ELECTION POSTPONEMENT: BUHARI SAYS NIGERIA IN EXTRA TIME

Presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari today at the joint leaders meeting of the party held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja declared that the remaining weeks to the 2015 elections can be likened to an extra time in a football match.

The retired Major General therefore tasked party leaders, supporters and members to avoid what he termed mistakes that could cost the party the elections by remaining resilient, saying their patience will be tested in the days ahead.

Buhari explained that it is a known fact that Nigeria is passing
through trying times which according to him was, " Imposed on us by the bad Peoples Democratic Party administration."

According to the APC presidential candidate, "The imminent change in answer to the yearnings of our people has been delayed by the postponement of the February 14th, 2015 elections. Our patience and resilience will be tested in the days ahead. We must pass this test.

"In a time like this, which in football analogy can be referred to as Extra Time; we must avoid making costly mistakes. In the weeks ahead, I would like to implore you to remain true to the vision – to build a country that works for all of us and not just for the few.

"To rescue and stabilise our nation from the hands of plunderers. On this, I believe we all agreed. The important issue today is that we must use the next six weeks that have been imposed on us, to re-charge and re-focus on our goal. The goal is to win the elections now slated for March 28th and April 11th with a convincing majority."

Buhari also advised members of the opposition party to aim and achieve a victory that will be beyond dispute. The presidential candidate maintained that, "The objective of an APC-led government is to build a great society that works for all, a country where every child has an equal opportunity to get an education, where every young Nigerian who needs a job can find one. Where the sick are looked after and senior citizens are provided for.

"And most importantly, a country which gives value to human life, where the welfare and security of all is a national priority and corruption is defeated."

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