The US Government has expressed disappointment over the postponement
of Nigeria’s general election which was announced last night by INEC
chairman, Prof. Jega. Below is a statement by the US Secretary of State
John Kerry posted on the US Department of State website;
The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision
to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled
for February 14. Political interference with the Independent National
Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the
government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the
democratic process. The international community will be watching closely
as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly
scheduled dates.
The United States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays. As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, transparent, and credible electoral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence.
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