Political leaders across the nation have continued to
question the postponement of the 2015 elections by the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Joining the protests is the former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku has urged the federal government to pay attention to the real effect of this election postponement as it is a bad sign for our national economy, investment and jobs.
He took to his Twitter handle today, February 10, to make this known. In his words;
“It is important to pay attention to the real effect of this election postponement on our national economy, investment and jobs.
“The postponement has increased economic uncertainty, which means more apprehensive investors are trying to evacuate their funds.
“A result of this repatriation stampede is the continued pressure on the Naira, causing more devaluation. Jobs for our youth are at risk!
“So far, there has been no efforts by the FG to calm investors. This is irresponsible. The economy should not suffer due to politics.
“It’s important the FG swiftly calms political tensions, and assures investors of Nigeria’s stability, so we can protect our people’s jobs,” Atiku said.
In a related development, the All Progressives Congress chieftain and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has released an official statement concerning the poll shift.
Joining the protests is the former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku has urged the federal government to pay attention to the real effect of this election postponement as it is a bad sign for our national economy, investment and jobs.
He took to his Twitter handle today, February 10, to make this known. In his words;
“It is important to pay attention to the real effect of this election postponement on our national economy, investment and jobs.
“The postponement has increased economic uncertainty, which means more apprehensive investors are trying to evacuate their funds.
“A result of this repatriation stampede is the continued pressure on the Naira, causing more devaluation. Jobs for our youth are at risk!
“So far, there has been no efforts by the FG to calm investors. This is irresponsible. The economy should not suffer due to politics.
“It’s important the FG swiftly calms political tensions, and assures investors of Nigeria’s stability, so we can protect our people’s jobs,” Atiku said.
In a related development, the All Progressives Congress chieftain and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has released an official statement concerning the poll shift.
According to Tinubu, the postponement of the election dates was not
because of insecurity but because President Jonathan was afraid he
might lose.
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