Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the sudden postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled for today as a big slap on the faces on Nigerians and on the country.
He, however, urged Nigerians to remain calm, noting that the peace and unity of Nigeria was far beyond personal interests.
Adams, who is also the National Coordinator, Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) noted that the decision to postpone the election at the last minute had a huge implication on the integrity of Nigeria, both in Africa and across the world.
He said the postponement would also negatively affect the economy of Nigerians and that of the country.
Adams flayed the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the shift has raised questions about the electoral body’s preparedness.
“The report of the non-availability of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials in about 15 states has raised questions on the credibility and level of preparedness of the electoral body. The leadership of INEC should remember the inglorious story of the June 12 annulment that eventually drew the nation backward. I want to say that the one-week window occasioned by the postponement will determine a lot of things about the Nigerian future. There should be nothing likea n inconclusive election. There is no excuse. Head or tail, election must hold,” he said.