The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof Attahiru Jega in a press briefing has  announced that the 2015 elections that was scheduled for Feb 14th to Feb 28th for the Presidency , State and Local Government elections  will now hold from March 23rd 2015 and April 11.

The chief reason for the postponement is  to give a new multinational force time to secure north-eastern areas under the sway of Boko Haram.‎

“We call on all stakeholders to accept this decision in good faith and ensure the maintenance of peace.” – He added

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