Breaking News: President Muhammad Buhari Blamed INEC For Postponing The 2019 Presidential General Election Says He's Disappointed In Them

President Buhari in his tweet yesterday expressed how dissapointed he was in the action taken by INEC to the 2019 General Elections

Muhammadu Buhari

@MBuhari

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.

11:19 AM · Feb 16, 2019 · Twitter for iPhone

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Muhammadu Buhari

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Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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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.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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This administration has ensured that we do not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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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.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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While I reaffirm my strong commitment to the independence, neutrality of the electoral umpire & the sanctity of the electoral process & ballot, I urge all political stakeholders & Nigerians to continue to rally round INEC at this trying national moment in our democratic journey.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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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.

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Muhammadu Buhari

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I have decided to move back to Abuja to ensure that the 14.00 hrs meeting called by INEC with all stakeholders is successful.