What celebrities are saying about elections postponement

This development announced via INEC's Twitter today has invited a feeling of discontent in Nigeria especially among its public figures. The interest concerning how the country is faring in the aspect of development has grown among the populace especially with those that are informed.

The postponed elections was supposed to offer an avenue to change how things are done in government, unfortunately this cannot be done on the date that was already scheduled. INEC cites logistics problems but this has not impressed some celebrities so much.

Radio presenter Toke Makinwa was one of the contributors to the discussion both on her Instagram and Twitter.

Just like many other Nigerians spread all over the country, casting their votes at the polls that has now been shifted to February 23 and March 9, respectively would have acted as a tool to help fix many national concerns poverty in particularly.

An expressive Makinwa will not be discouraged as she hopes to "vote out incompetence" on the new dates.

The OAP received support from fellow presenter Dotun of Cool FM. He agreed with her about how bad things look from the citizens point of view.

INEC seemed to be dealing with so many flaws prior to the elections but it earlier appeared that it would weather the storm despite reports of arson at its offices in Abia, Plateau and Anambra States.

But it did not and has caused Dotun to feel slighted alongside Makinwa.

Never say die

Rather than feeling depressed about the setback, singer Banky W sees it as an opportunity to sensitize people more on a need to vote.

His thoughts were different from most. It depicted an unrelenting optimism, one that is able to offer encouragement.

"Our elections have been postponed until Feb 23rd. One more week to spread the word. Delay is not denial. We will be here."

What is the right direction?

The path seem a blurry one even though the incumbent President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has promised more development if he is elected a second time.

A week to the previous date fixed for the presidential poll, the Buhari administration announced free train rides from Lagos to Abeokuta, as part of the testing phase of a nearly completed railway project. But it has failed to transport into the minds of most observers a confirmation that they can have the kind of future they desire with him leading them.

The presence of levity and an absence of an effective project management are still obvious in Nigeria following the disappointing postponement announced by INEC. From comments on Twitter, not many agree that there is a good reason to shift the date earlier fixed for the polls.

That includes actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington who asks, "How can you cancel elections at 2am? 5 hours before it's meant to start?". Her husband Banky W is one of many concerned celebrities. He is running for a seat in the federal parliament to represent the Eti-Osa constituency on the Lagos Island.

He could have been voted in today. No wonder his wife Adesua was not pleased after learning about the new dates to go to the polls.

Bad for business

Another way to process the postponement of the elections is the impact it has had on social activities.

In Nigeria, the weekend, specifically Saturdays, are usually a day fixed for happy celebrations including weddings. A ban on commercial activities due the elections will mean no access to transportation or free movement for some individuals hoping to receive guests.

Imagine how they will feel having postponed their event because of the polls which has now suffered a similar fate. Bizzle Osikoya is a public figure that is into music management. He finds himself contemplating what INEC's move will mean to them.

He was subtle in his remark -- a direct opposite of The Beat FM radio presenter Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, who has seen no reason to sugarcoat her feelings.

She was pretty blunt and desires sharp consequences for the man in charge at INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

Simi has been vocal about social issues especially since the start of the new year. After so much preparations for the elections, she is also concerned about a mentally exhausting postponement.

She wonders when her country will get it right.

Anger is an understatement

Falz also joined in the conversation concerning the disappointing news of the elections postponement.

The comments he shared on social media after INEC's decision was announced suggests anger, an extreme version of it.

No matter the delay, the rapper thinks a change is imminent. It will be attempted when ballot boxes are eventually opened to the electorates on the new dates fixed for voting.

Excuses not welcome

Many hours after INEC announced the postponement, its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu informed Nigerians at a meeting about the decision.

INEC considered that with much ground yet to be covered, the possibility of having a credible election was a big doubt. This prompted the move to shift it but the reasons given was unacceptable because of an opportunity to plan over a 4-year period.

Frank Donga thinks so in a tweet that questioned the competence of the electoral body.