ADVERTISEMENT

INEC to decide on postponement, Feb. 7

The decision will be reached at a meeting which will be attended by chairmen and secretaries of all registered political parties Resident Electoral Commissioners of INEC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will take a final decision on whether to postpone the general elections on Saturday, February 7.

This was disclosed via a press statement released on Friday, February 6 by Kayode Idowu, the spokesperson for the INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega.

The statement reads:

On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, was invited to brief the National Council of States (NCS) on the preparedness of INEC to conduct the 2015 general elections.

ADVERTISEMENT

He made a presentation titled “Preparations for the 2015 General Elections: Progress Report.’ The National Security Adviser (NSA) and Armed Services Chiefs also briefed the Council on the current security situation.

As a follow-up to that meeting, the Commission has scheduled a consultative meeting with chairmen and secretaries of all registered political parties, as well as a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

Thereafter, the Commission will address a press conference to brief the nation on its decision with regard to whether or not the general elections will hold as currently scheduled.

The Council of State on Thursday, February 5, voted against the postponement of the elections.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Nigerian Army General bags Guinea-Bissau National Award

Nigerian Army General bags Guinea-Bissau National Award

UNICAL VC receives investigative panel report on suspended Dean

UNICAL VC receives investigative panel report on suspended Dean

Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Sokoto Gov Aliyu

Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Sokoto Gov Aliyu

Police rescue 8 kidnapped Christian worshippers in Ondo

Police rescue 8 kidnapped Christian worshippers in Ondo

Erisco Foods owner insists powerful syndicate behind tomato paste review

Erisco Foods owner insists powerful syndicate behind tomato paste review

Allocation of bed spaces to students yet to begin - UNILAG

Allocation of bed spaces to students yet to begin - UNILAG

Tribunal affirms Kefas as Taraba governor, throws out NNPP petition

Tribunal affirms Kefas as Taraba governor, throws out NNPP petition

Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning for Nigeria – Wike

Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning for Nigeria – Wike

Southeast leaders, governors, reiterate call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Southeast leaders, governors, reiterate call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Pulse Sports

I still love guys - Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie reacts to lesbian rumour

I still love guys - Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie reacts to lesbian rumour

Heartbreak for Nigeria as AFCON 2027 bid slips away to East African rivals

Heartbreak for Nigeria as AFCON 2027 bid slips away to East African rivals

Victor Boniface or Harry Kane: Who has had the better Bundesliga start?

Victor Boniface or Harry Kane: Who has had the better Bundesliga start?

Steph Curry: NBA star lists Nigeria's Burna Boy and WizKid among favorite music artists

Steph Curry: NBA star lists Nigeria's Burna Boy and WizKid among favorite music artists

Controversy as Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie unveils her 'female lover'

Controversy as Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie unveils her 'female lover'

AFCON 2027: Algeria hands Nigeria a major boost

AFCON 2027: Algeria hands Nigeria a major boost

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT