INEC
Nigerians in the Diaspora yesterday kick against the use of the
electronic Card Readers, arguing that it is capable of
disenfranchising millions of Nigerians.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the Global Chairman of All Nigerian
Nationals in the Diaspora, Dr. Peter Mozie, said the insistence by the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Prof.
Attahiru Jega shows that they were “unmindful of disenfranchising
Nigerians in the forthcoming general election.”
Mozie explained that “the card readers are not in compliance with our
grassroots people, they are not educated. The use of card readers has to
be postponed to next elections,” he maintained.
The group which is also spearheading the re-election of President
Jonathan, observed that “not only would a vote for Jonathan continue to
foster the unity of Nigeria, but also kick against the incompetence of
General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a man
that increased the emigration in his illegal coup of 1983, a man that
did nothing for the power, rail, road and housing sectors, as well as
the economy.
“His ignoble attempt to smuggle back Umaru Dikko in 1984 from the UK
shows he has no regard for the rule of law nor human rights. Today,
President Jonathan is being judged by what Buhari failed to do during
his tenure. President Jonathan has corrected most of the wrongs Buhari
could not correct. APC is audacious enough to say they have the
solution to a new Nigeria.”
They also called on “well-meaning Nigerians that registered to vote to
go out and pick their permanent voters’ cards (PVCs) and cast their
votes for President Jonathan/Namadi Sambo come March 28, 2015.
“We appeal to all Nigerians to shun violence in any disguise. The unity
of Nigeria is more supreme than our personal interests or that of any
of the contestant.”
They opined that their resolve to support President Jonathan stemmed
from the need to do a fair assessment and reportage of a government that
has so far achieved what was tagged “un-achievable” by previous
administrations. Secondly, to put before the Nigerian electorates, the
records of the Jonathan/Sambo administration, which should serve as a
basis for getting another mandate come March 28, 2015.”
According to the group the policies put in place by the administration
for the progress of all sectors has led to economic growth, stressing
that “the international community believes and INVESTS
in the Nigerian market, and the nation is moving forward.”
in the Nigerian market, and the nation is moving forward.”
They stated that the “report of the national conference, when
implemented, will further cement our nation building. The president has
assured that the report will be implemented.
“We in the Diaspora endorse the implementation of this report because
it will extend the expiry period of the national passport from five
years to 10 years. The extension of the passports will save Nigerians in
the Diaspora millions of dollars of passport fees and that money can be
reinvested in their family.
“Give Nigerians in Diaspora the right to vote. This will ensure that
no Nigerian, both home and abroad is left behind in the electoral
process. Diasporas must have a say in our governance.”
“Set up the Diaspora commission. This commission, when set up, will be
the one point stop for all Nigerians abroad in our national development.
“We, in the Diaspora appeal to fellow Nigerians to re-elect the
Jonathan/Sambo administration, so as to further implement and solidify
these projects.Culled from Thisday
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