USA disappointed on the shift of the election 
The US Government has expresseddisappointment over the postponement of
Nigeria's general election which was announced
last night by INEC chairman, Prof. Jega. Below
is a statement by the US Secretary of State
John Kerry posted on the US Department of
State website
The United States is deeply disappointed
by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s
presidential election, which had been
scheduled for February 14. Political
interference with the Independent National
Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and
it is critical that the government not use
security concerns as a pretext for impeding
the democratic process. The international
community will be watching closely as the
Nigerian government prepares for elections
on the newly scheduled dates.
The United States underscores the
importance of ensuring that there are no
further delays. As I reaffirmed when I
visited Lagos last month, we support a
free, transparent, and credible electoral
process in Nigeria and renew our calls on
all candidates, their supporters, and
Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and
reject election-related violence.
This serious....
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