Nigeria Elections: Don’t turn Nigeria to war zone – Presidential candidate warns Buhari, Atiku

President Muhammadu Buhari and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria Elections: Don’t turn Nigeria to war zone – Presidential candidate warns Buhari, Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Freedom and Justice Party, Dr. Onwubuya John Breakforth has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, not to turn Nigeria into a war zone.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja Thursday, he said Buhari’s ruthless order to the military over ballot box snatching speaks volumes, and could be misinterpreted by the overzealous security agents.

He also said Abubakar and Buhari, who are the two leading candidates have been engrossed in accusations and counter accusations, stating that the nation was not at war.

“We condemn the persistence trade of words between APC and PDP, accusations and counter accusations. Nobody should throw this country into war zone because of his political ambition,” he said.

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Onwubuya absolved the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of wrong doing over last week’s election postponement.

He said the postponement happened in the interest of the nation, adding that INEC was confronted with huge challenge of fielding over 3,000 candidates at once.

“INEC postponed election last week in the interest of the country. This is the first time, INEC is fielding over 3,000 candidates and one could imagine the challenge,” he stated.

“Moreso, INEC postponed the election due to sabotage by some government agencies responsible for movement of sensitive materials. ”

Onwubuya further expressed optimism that the presidential polls slated for this weekend would be free and fair, adding that the umpire was well prepared.

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