US Ambassador, Leonard Reacts, Reveals Why Many Nigerians Are Angry, Frustrated About February 25th General Election Results
She, however, commended Nigerians for demonstrating their dedication to democracy.
She, however, commended Nigerians for demonstrating their dedication to democracy.
The party’s national chairman Julius Abure also decries the violence meted out on the Labour Party supporters.
“The mission was simply to ‘think Nigeria first; do Nigeria first; and act Nigeria first,’ so that whatever the youths do today, tomorrow, and in the future, should be all about protecting the integrity and interest of Nigeria and Nigerians first.” They said
In recent times, West Africa and a few other nations in our continent have witnessed a crisis of democracy that has led to unconstitutional change of governments, which has derailed their democratic quest for peace and development.
“This election is not about who has more money, political influence, or thuggery. It is about ensuring good governance.” He stressed.
This is coming days before the February 25th, 2023 general elections in Nigeria.
It said the banks would continue to remain open to serve the public as long as it was safe to do so.
Emefiele’s visit comes hours after the President, in a televised message, announced the new directives.
“The State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the matter till February 22.” He further stated…
“Unfortunately, some pockets of violent protests resulting in the loss of innocent lives and properties had occurred in some parts of the country.” They said
The protesters comprised mainly tricycle and motorcycle operators who were angered by the commercial banks’ refusal to accept the old 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes.
“According to the Commission, the list of registered voters in the 176,846 polling units nationwide will be on display at each polling unit before Election Day.”
NAN reports that the introduction of the new redesigned N1,000, N200, and N500 notes and their slow-pace release in the system by commercial banks, as directed by the Federal Government, has been causing hardship to the people.
We wish to state unequivocally that, contrary to the practice of these unpatriotic persons, it is unlawful to sell the Naira, hurl (spray), or stamp on the currency under any circumstance whatsoever.
This had become imperative to ensure the purpose and objective of initiating the redesigning of the currency are not destroyed. He said.
It said, rather, its anti-corruption drive was meant to ensure growth across all sectors of the nation’s economy.
El-rufai made the promise when he played host to the Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, recently at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, where he condoled with the CG on the deaths of the gallant men who died in active service.
The Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the position of the government known at a press conference in Abuja.
This, the Tinubu support group said, saved the nation from going up in flames, following the anger which pervaded the atmosphere before the sudden 10-day extension.
Even as the deadline has been extended, many Nigerians have been lamenting the hardship as a result of the unavailability of the new notes even when they visit banks to swap the old notes and also Automated Teller Machines to withdraw cash.