The President of Nigeria and All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari is on his way from Daura back to Abuja. This is coming after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu (Prof) announced the postponement of the election in early hours of Saturday, February 16.
After the shocking announcement of INEC postponement of February 16th election, President Muhammadu Buhari is heading back to the Nations Capital, Abuja for an emergency stakeholders meeting called by INEC which is scheduled for 2 pm Nigeria time.
In a series of tweet shared on his twitter timeline, the president shared his thoughts and goodwill message to Nigerians :
I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 16, 2019
INEC themselves have given assurances, day after day and almost hour after hour that they are in complete readiness for the elections. We and all our citizens believed them.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 16, 2019
We now urge INEC to ensure not only that materials already distributed are safe and do not get into wrong hands, but that everything is done to avoid the lapses that resulted in this unfortunate postponement, and ensure a free and fair election on the rescheduled dates.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 16, 2019
I, therefore, appeal to all Nigerians to refrain from all civil disorder and remain peaceful, patriotic and united to ensure that no force or conspiracy derail our democratic development.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 16, 2019
I have decided to move back to Abuja to ensure that the 14.00 hrs meeting called by INEC with all stakeholders is successful.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 16, 2019
