There are indications elements within the Goodluck Jonathan government might be disposed to the postponement of next month’s polls . They fear that given the current momentum in favour of the opposition, the president could lose. That indication is now lent spurious weight by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, a retired army colonel, who has suggested that in view of the delay in issuing permanent voter cards, a three-month postponement would be advisable and even constitutional. The electoral body, INEC, which had nearly four years to produce and distribute the cards, has happily not asked for a postponement.
Both Dr Jonathan and his party should be advised to perish the thought. If everyone cannot receive his PVC, the use of temporary voter cards should be sanctioned. Postponement in the circumstances some are campaigning for it would be risky, unconstitutional, crisis-ridden, and perhaps be interpreted as an attempt to shift the goal post in favour of Dr Jonathan, a political chicanery whose consequences may be difficult to manage.
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