EDITORIAL: We say No to Postponement of Elections

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Osun elections


The 2015 presidential contest would be one of the most keenly contested in Nigeria’s electoral history. The ruling party now confronts a single opposition force, an almost unprecedented situation in the country. As the campaign continues, the emotional tempo of the political process is deepening, stakes are rising and conspiracy theories are thriving. It is in this context that the suggestion for postponing the elections is a cause for concern.
There are concordant narratives emerging, which suggest INEC is not ready for the February elections. These voices have been drowning out the voice of INEC, which has been saying consistently that it is ready for the elections.
It is not surprising that many Nigerians are getting worried because of such messages claiming INEC is not worried. Over the past couple of years, we have observed INEC fine-tune its logistics in the organisation of staggered elections. INEC has neither withdrawn nor amended the Notice of Elections issued, with set timelines, which it says it can keep to. It has commenced training of poll workers, and deployment of electoral materials, including card readers.
This is not the time to postpone. The elections must hold on schedule.

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