of Nigeria's general election which was announced last night by INEC
chairman, Prof. Jega. Below is a statement by the US Secretary of
State John Kerry posted on the US Department of State website
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.
So these guys know what disappointment is? When we needed their
intervention in our security issues where were they? They are just
waiting for Nigeria to break so that their prediction can come to
pass.
