All elections must hold next year

But the current war against insurgency in the country has been threatening the cooperate existence of Nigeria; hence the fear in some quarters that the country is not in the right condition to hold another election.The recent victory by our armed forces against the insurgents has, however, rekindled our hope that the insurgents would be […]

But the current war against insurgency in the country has been threatening the cooperate existence of Nigeria; hence the fear in some quarters that the country is not in the right condition to hold another election.
The recent victory by our armed forces against the insurgents has, however, rekindled our hope that the insurgents would be surmounted. With vigour and determination on the part of our political leaders, it is believed that our armed forces will bring an end to the senseless killings in the North-East.
The recent comment by some political leaders on the possibility of holding an election at this period of an ongoing war in a part of the country should be seen as divisionary and uncalled for. Some countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq that were faced with serious security challenges like ours were able to conduct successful elections widely accepted by the international community. The electorate came out en-masse to cast their votes without any fear. It therefore behooves on the federal government to put all necessary measures in place to assure citizens of adequate security before, during and after the elections.
However, the current war against insurgency should be seen as a collective responsibility of the government and citizens.
Nigerians are looking forward to electing leaders who would bring the much needed true democracy to them; hence those who disappointed them will be shown the way out.
2015 is an opportunity to make positive statements against the enemies of the people. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been assuring the nation of its determination to conduct credible, free and fair elections in thecountry.
Bala  Nayashi, No 1, Yashi Areas, Lokoja.