The United States Secretary of State,
Mr John Kerry has expressed disappointment at the postponement of the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria. In a press statement on behalf of the Government and people of the United States, Kerry expressed surprise on what he described as ‘political interference with the INEC’, an act ‘not acceptable’.
The United States therefore called on the Nigerian Government to ensure there are no further delays, as the international community are keenly monitoring whatever is happening.
It read: “The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14.
“Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process. The international community will be watching closely as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly scheduled dates. The United States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays.
“As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, transparent, and credible electoral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence”.
