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The major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has come down hard on the electoral umpire on the decision to postpone the polls.
The APC Chairman, John Oyegun, in a press statement, said that the decision is a major setback for Nigerian democracy.
“This is clearly a major setback for Nigerian democracy, and our party is meeting in emergency session to study its implications and will inform Nigerians of its decisions in the next few days.
“In the meantime though what has happened is highly provocative, I strongly appeal to all Nigerians to remain calm and desist from violence and any activity which will compound this unfortunate development,” the statement read.
He also gave an assurance that the All Progressives Congress “will not abandon its commitment to change and will sustain the struggle to establish a new Nigeria”.
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria (INEC) announced a shift in the general elections dates to March 28 and April 11, 2015.
The new schedule was announced on Saturday by the Chairman of the commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, after meetings with political stakeholders.
Professor Jega said that the commission’s decision was not influenced by any group or individuals.
More reactions have continued to trail the shift in the dates of the 2015 general elections.
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