On February 14 Election Date We Stand, Says APC, Urges Council Of State To Act In National Interest

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News, Nigeria 2015 Election Thursday, February 5th, 2015

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The APC Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO) has urged members of the National Council of state to put the higher interest of Nigeria above selfish and other narrow considerations.

Reacting to the heightened fears of election postponement in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Campaign, Malam Garba Shehu, the APC presidential campaign organization said considering the zeal of Nigerians for change and their passion to vote, there should be no excuse to deny Nigerians the right to exercise their franchise.

With INEC, which is constitutionally empowered to conduct elections saying it is ready, the APC Campaign explained that there is no basis to contemplate on the grounds of politically expedient excuses.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission is the custodian of the electoral process and should therefore be given a free hand to conduct the 2015 general elections in line with the laws of the land.”

According to the statement, postponement of election is a serious national issue, and it, therefore, advised members of the National Council of State to vote according to their conscience when the issue of election postponement comes up for consideration.

Shehu reminded members of the National Council of State that their honour and integrity are at stake, and therefore, they must weigh the implications of election postponement.

He said the incredible enthusiasm with which Nigerians are ready to vote during the February general election should not be dampened and ruined by any idea of election postponement to serve expedient political objectives.

“As at the last count all stakeholders have committed to the conduct of the general election as scheduled. INEC had expressed its preparedness, the military and police have committed to providing adequate security and even the PDP says it is prepared for the election. From all indications the only person who is not prepared for the election appears to be President Jonathan who has seen defeat staring him in the face and is pulling all the strings to re-enact the June 12, 1993 scenario.”