Britain has voiced its concern over the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent postponement of the February 14 elections. Britian said on Sunday a decision by Nigeria’s electoral commission to delay the country’s presidential election because of the security situation there was “a cause for concern”.
The commission postponed the February 14 presidential election until March 28, yielding to pressure from the ruling People’s Democratic Party in a move that has enraged the opposition.
Britain, Nigeria’s former colonial master, called for calm during what it said was a period of frustration, saying the decision to delay the vote was “a cause for concern”.
“While we support Nigeria in its struggle against terrorism, the security situation should not be used as a reason to deny the Nigerian people from exercising their democratic rights,” British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said in a statement.
“It is vital that the elections are kept on track and held as soon as possible in accordance with international norms.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Useless Britain....You idiots put us into this mess we are now bcos of ur selfish interest in Nig.....We are still watching and praying and hopes that this Terrorist Muslims will soon out run ur securities dere in Britain so that you Criminals will still partake for this mess you put us into here
ReplyDeleteU are telling lies against britain my friend,by then you are not born shut up your mouth
ReplyDeleteyou people are fools idiot
DeleteBritain is the cause of our problems
ReplyDeleteu guys(usa n britieves or tain) r showing concern abt d postponment of naija's elections? where were u when we were lukin for help to tackle bokohari's boys(bh)?
ReplyDeleteI fink we must b so sure abt fins b4 we make statements, can you pls giv proofs dat d britains ar the cause of our problem?
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