The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has finally postponed elections for one week, citing logistics challenges.
Addressing journalists, at 2:44am on Saturday, the chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said the presidential and National Assembly election will hold on February 23, while the governorship and state assembly elections will hold on March 9.
“Following a careful review of the implementation of the logistics and operational plan and the determination to conduct free, fair and credible elections, the commission came to the conclusion that proceeding with the elections as scheduled is no longer feasible,” Mr Yakubu said.
“Consequently, the commission has decided to reschedule the Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, 23rd of February, 2019.
“Furthermore, the Governorship, State House of Assembly and Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections are rescheduled to Saturday, 9th March, 2019.
“This will afford the commission the opportunity to address identified challenges in order to maintain the quality of our elections.
“This was a difficult decision for the commission to take, but necessary for the successful delivery of elections and consolidation of our democracy.
“The commission will meet with key stakeholders to update them on this development at 2pm on Saturday.”
