Dont Postpone The Elections, NLC Warns

THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that postponing the general elections is not a solution to address the country’s insecurity situation.

It urged government to immediately put in place a conducive environment for the conduct of the elections.

In a statement by its General Secretary, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, in Abuja, the umbrella body of Nigerian workers said it was not in support of those calling for the postponement of the elections.

He said they appreciate the security situation in the country, there was no guarantee that the security situation will improve in the next few months, adding that postponing the election has the potential of confirming the allegations of manipulation by government.

The statement entitled: “Do not postpone elections,” said: “Recently, the National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, citing security concerns, urged the government to postpone the general elections.

“While we at the Congress appreciate the security situation in the country, especially in the Northeast, we stand to be counted on the side of those who argue for holding of elections on their prescribed dates.”