Nigerian President Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians not to lose hope in their electoral system.
This comes after their elections scheduled for 16th February were postponed.
Buhari asked Nigerians not allow the unexpected postponement by INEC to prevent them from exercising their civic right.
He also added that their administration remains committed to a credible electoral process in which Nigerians votes will count.
On February 16, Buhari expressed his disappointment as he urged Nigerians to stay calm amid the election delay.
The President made an appeal 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.
Buhari said that he was deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and their preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement.
“Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered. 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.” he stated
Buhari mentioned that the administration has ensured that it does not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission.
Buhari also reaffirmed his strong commitment to the independence, neutrality of the electoral umpire & the sanctity of the electoral process & ballot.
He then urged all political stakeholders & Nigerians to continue to rally round INEC during this trying national moment in their democratic journey.
I appeal to all Nigerians not to lose hope in our electoral system. Do not allow the unexpected postponement by INEC to prevent you from exercising your civic right.Our administration remains committed to a credible electoral process in which your votes will count#NigeriaDecides pic.twitter.com/RojDQSTCKQ— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 19, 2019