Scannews POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 7, 2015 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
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 7, 2015 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
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