Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Friday, agreed with the National
Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki on the need for Nigeria to
postpone the February general elections.
George, who addressed a press conference at his Ikoyi, Lagos
residence, also made the call for a shift in the polls to enable
Nigerians collect their PVCs. He said he was yet to collect his own.
“The NSA sees things deeper than any of us. So many people have not
got their PVCs in Lagos and they will be disenfranchised. I have not
collected mine. There are logistic problems, but calling for a
postponement of the election does not mean it will be conducted after
May 29,” said George.
“The NSA must ensure there is peace in the land. If we have a
breather, all well and good; this will give INEC time to distribute the
PVCs. I have no objection if it is done as the NSA has said.
“I don’t think they will postpone the elections till after May 29.
His (NSA) fears are genuine because the collection of these PVCs is
important.”
Further in his speech, the PDP chieftain appealed to Nigerians to
eschew ethnic and religious bigotry. He noted that the peace of the
country was paramount.
“Let us put Nigeria first; let us come together in harmony and
peaceful association. Let us all promote merit instead of nepotism; let
us all promote observable knowledge instead of cronyism.
“This is our collective fight; this is our collective struggle.
Enough of this charlatanism. Enough of this rampant fraud and lies.
Enough of the unconscionable wastage of our treasury,” he added.
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