2nd April, 2011
The PDP Presidential Campaign Council has expressed shock and consternation the circumstances leading to the postponement of the National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
A statement by Malam Abba Dabo, director of media and strategy for Jonathan-Sambo campaign said “Given the enormous resources and logistic preparations that INEC claimed to have put in place, we are at a loss as to why there were these kind of avoidable lapses at the last minute.
“This act of negligence is capable of portraying INEC in bad light and many are likely to question its ability to conduct a credible election.It is really interesting that this unfortunate incident happened less than 24hours after the INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, addressed the nation and assured us of adequate preparations for the election. We sympathize with Nigerians who turned out in large numbers to exercise their civic responsibilities only to be disappointed by this announcement.
” However, inspite of the huge setback and difficulties occasioned by this unfortunate postponement, we call on our supporters nationwide to remain steadfast and turn out en mass once again to cast their votes on the new date INEC has fixed. We hope that this time around, INEC will get it’s acts right”