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Shittu Defends INEC, Says Commission Has No Sinister Motive

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Communications ministers, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, has said that the postponement of the general elections will enable the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to embark on adequate preparations ahead of the rescheduled dates.

The minister said this on Saturday in Saki, Oyo State, while speaking with newsmen.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reported that INEC had shifted the presidential and National Assembly elections to February 23.

OYO INSIGHT had reported how the governorship and house of assembly, as well as FCT area council elections, have also been shifted from March 2 to March 9.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, confirmed NAN report of the shift of the elections, attributing this to “logistic and operational problems.”

Shittu, who said this was not the first time elections would be postponed, argued that there was no sinister reason behind the postponement

He added that the period would enable his APC to intensify its campaign for all candidates on the platform of the party.

The minister also advised Nigerians to reject politicians who want to buy their votes.

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