DONT EXPECT PERFECT LECTION IN 2015 FROM JEGA AND NIGERIANS REACTIONS The Independent National Electoral Commission has said perfect elections are not possible in 2015. It, however, assured that certain measures were being put in place to achieve success. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, stated this when the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle, visited him in Abuja on Monday. “We are not promising a perfect election in 2015 but we are confident that we will do our best,” he told Entwistle. But he quickly added that INEC had embarked on the training of its members of staff “in collaboration with development partners’’ as one of the measures to achieve success during the polls. Other steps, according to him, are strategic plans and reorganisation of its members of staff as well as “a retreat to finalise the timetable for the 2015 polls.” He said, “We are still on the continuous voter register and have held a series of meetings with security agencies, civil society organisations and development partners ahead of 2015.” The INEC chairman added that although it was the responsibility of the commission under the Electoral Act to carry out civil and political education, the issue had “always been challenging” because of lack resources. He said, “The resources available to discharge that responsibility are usually insufficient, given the enormity of the task of dealing with a large illiterate population and to get them to understand what to do not only during voting but the larger issues of costing good candidates and so on. So there is a lot of things the CSOs can do.” The comment came on the heels of Jega’s earlier remark during a recent stakeholders meeting that the 2015 elections would be conducted in February. Jega had during a meeting with civil rights groups on November 27, 2013 admitted flaws in the November 16, 2013 governorship election and the senatorial poll earlier in Delta State. He had said that what transpired during the Delta Central senatorial and the Anambra elections were a reversal of some of the gains recorded during the 2011 elections. Jega had said, “Anambra State election is an election we fully prepared for. We worked more than we had ever done in any state. Regrettably, however, what we saw was evidence of the reversal in Delta and Anambra states. We are disappointed with the reversals. “But we are not leaving any stone unturned at unravelling what actually transpired. “We will investigate Anambra State election thoroughly and meticulously. We will do a thorough enquiry. We cannot afford to lose hope. We will do better in the future.” Earlier, the US envoy had said the White House was committed to transparent elections in Nigeria in 2015. He said, “I have been here for two and half months and I am here to pay my respect to the chairman of Nigeria’s election commission because as I have stated clearly in some of my public comments, as Nigerians move to elections next year, my government and the people of United States stand with the people of Nigeria as they move towards a peaceful and transparent election which the Nigerian people deserve. “Obviously, we will work very closely towards the US support for this election.” The areas of assistance, Entwistle said, include supporting Nigerians and observer groups. “We just met inside to decide what to do and focus on things like polling the capabilities of INEC, perhaps supporting indigenous Nigerians and observer groups. Very soon, we will get back to you with the details”. He said, “The funding of INEC is a Nigerian matter and that of the National Assembly. But we are looking at a way we can help INEC through different technical funds and so on.” Entwistle also advised the political class against provocative statements ahead of the 2015 elections. He said, “In any election campaign, obviously freedom of speech is very important. But in all countries in the world, including my own country, politicians have a responsibility to be responsible in what they say. In talking about the issues, they should be very fair in what they say. “Any comment by anybody, talking about democracies all over the world that will flare up ethnic tensions, promote violence and engage in unfair criticism of the process is very unfortunate and it is not acceptable.” Nyamiri no need to tell us, we already know that, moreso the election is in Nigeria not in Japan or south korea, naija style always. Please tell us your chosen winners. Thanks. Alex No problem Jega. We never expected one. We will only get it when the Nigerian voters are utterly fed up with the nonsense, and rise up as one against the politicians that are consistently desperate to thwart the wishes of the people at all levels. Issei We heard you loud and clear jega. But be rest assured that you will not succeed in plunging this country into avoidable crisis,because we will and SHALL depend our votes one man one vote. PeterPaul1 Hey Prof., quit giving us coded messages, okay? We know what’s coming our way in 2015, lol. Hey, when are people going to learn from history? 6waheed3 PROFESSOR ATTHAIRU JEGA DOES NOT DESRVE TO CONTINUE AS INEC CHAIRMAN The ability of Prof. Attahiru Jega to conduct free and fair election in the next general election is very doubtful. if cares not taken. the INEC chairman will lead the country into chaos in the next election If he is not remove before 2015. since the man already said Nigerians should not expect perfect election in 2015, his competency and continuation as INEC chairman is questionable. Nigerians does not want someone that is not sure of is ability and skill to lead the organisation that will conduct election for the country. The country wants competent person and someone that is sure of is skill and ability to conduct free and fair election. The country deserves to be having free and fair election after more than 14 years of civilian government TOBBY777 We wont accept anything less from a perfect election come 2015. What is INEC indirectly telling Nigerians? That the 2015 general elections will be another fruad of the century? Is Jega not ashame to tell Nigerians that he will b spending more than 100 billion Naira to give us a shame called elections? IT IS NOT THE LOAD THAT BREAKS YOU DOWN, IT IS HOW YOU CARRY IT. arewethishopeless When I called for the head of JEGa, I was called names. Now JEGa has come out to say he cannot guarantee that every vote will count or every voter would be able to exercise their rights GUARANTEED under the constitution. In a nut shell, Nigerians should not expect that they will be able to decide their destiny come 2015. After four years and billions down the drain, we are no where better than where we last left off. He is not just telling Nigerians but also donors from round the world that they all will not get value for money. So he has come out clean, possibly to let everyone know he is way in over his head. Is it not time we helped him out with a big thank you for wasting our time and money? genuinely Why is truth so bitter to many Nigerians. How can you get perfect elections when both the electorate and the contestants are imperfect. There is no perfect election anywhere on the surface of the earth- you can only have elections that are a bit free and fair and that does not mean perfection. Phil-Olu Jega held meetings with security agencies to perfect the rigging strategies. Attahiru, mark my words, you are already in for a shock. Kay Soyemi (Esq.) Prof, can we please have your immediate resignation? Nigerians are not prepared to pay for failure. It costs too much in terms of bloodshed and lives lost. Full blooded Nigerian Jega, an acronym for non performance, has just passed a vote of no confidence on himself. I think the guy should be asked to resign honorably. Thank you Full blooded Nigerian I was shocked to read that the supposed learned man was begging the US to support us during the forthcoming election. What was 100 billion naira spent on in 2010 and in preparation for 2011 elections? Nigeria is where it is today because we have too many incompetent people holding strategic positions. Kai! Daniel Dalon Actually, Mr Jega, just as in the past, we don’t expect any elections at all. ayodele dina In order words, our best may not be the best. May God help Nigeria. ayodele dina I know for sure that as a black race, there is no perfection in our dictionary and wuruwuru too much in our system. When are we going to Learn to have standard? Probably when Jesus took over the governance. Bisi Alex In a civilized nation not Banana Republic like Nigeria, this Man would resign with immediate effect abiodun johnson In other words, Nigerians and the rest o the world should expect massive rigging in 2015. pedro actually am expecting worst celtics1 that’s the more reason jonathan will win the 2015 election. all defection will amount to nothing . Jonathan for president for life. izzytiek No election has been 100% perfect; because of greed in the human being. Dele Odugbemi Prof Jega has failed the nation with this present revelation by him that we should not expect free, fair and credible elections in 2015, hence, we should be preparing our luggages to run away from chaos and anarchy that will befall this unfortunate nation after the misconduct of general elections of 2015 that would be keenly contested by two dominant parties in the history of elections in Nigeria. jman U will regret any plan to rig election in favor of PDP and ur blood will be shed along. 9ja Eye Jaga Jaga Jega! Lets see what lunatic Kwankwaso of Kano state will say about your careless utterance. Same thing Festus Odumiegwu said of census and was removed. Your plan to give PDP or Apc blanket cheque to rig the election with your permission. Lets see if Kwankwaso will not bark you out of office. Nuhu Awal Nuhu I.Lawal Jega has started again!. If 2015 election is not going to be perfect when is Nigeria expecting perfect election,Malam Attahirun magudi? kazeem Now thank God Jega has talk now Nigeria need to do something before its to late tunde ereola Hon. rpa So Nigerians should expect K leg election. BALOGUN Dear Lagosians please help us find out what is/or our sins that our street very close to Salvation Road Opebi Ikeja in the heart of Lagos State has been abandoned. The Street is called GAFARI BALOGUN STREET first left from Salvation Road (which is Samuel Awoniye Street) and first right from Samuel Awoniye street (which is the street-GAFARI BALOGUN STREET) The street is too bad that all the tenants has started moving out because of heavy dust yet the Able Lagos State governor refuses to tire the street for us which was last tired by Jakande government. Last year the Lagos State road maintenance came with their equipments we were hoping for relief until when they demanded for N500, 000.00 before they could start work and before we could beg or get the money together they disappeared till now nothing has been done. We, the people from GAFARI BALOGUN STREET OPEBI IKEJA LAGOS STATE are earnestly begging the governor to come to our aids and lets feel the proud of be in Lagos because at the moment we are like those in the villages because the street has remain bad for over 30Years yet no hope. We all voted for the able Babatunde Fashola so why is our case different? Shakiru Ashamu jega has no business in the next election going by the last election he conducted in anambra state. He should resign. Jonathan It is very unfortunate that our honourable prof. had accept failure before election. So we should not expect free and fair election. Mapayi, Durojaye This is balderdersh. Utter rubbush! This guy is empty. He should leave that place immediately. Dr. Moses Why don’t you just say it all that we should not expect any election but selection as usual. I honestly think you should bury your head in roasting sand. It is the height of irresponsibility for you to tell an outsider not to think high of our country. I noticed your weight gain the very moment you received the first fund allocation. Watch it prof; God is watching you. Treasureinc 1. A fenced 1 and half plots is also ready for sale at Tejuoso market , YABA.It’s situated at Tejuoso Avenue road some few meters away from Tejuoso modern market . This land is good for the Bank branches expansion, eateries, office complex considering it’s location and the tempo of commercial activities therein. 2.a fenced Land with structure on it measuring 1620 sq.mts is also ready for sale at Ladipo Bateye str. GRA.Ikeja 2. A Mega filling station for sale at lekki epe expressway ( Ajah) : This is a great business opportunity for any investor. The filling station is super big and its build on an acre of land, it comprises of Admin office, Super mart, Standby power generator and a standand service room . It has 15 pumps ( 2 nozzles on each pump )of which 12 is for PMS, 2 for Diesel, and 1 for Kero, all in total of 30 nozzles. The underground tanks capacity are : ( PMS 6 x45,000 litres ), ( AGO 1 x 45,000 ), ( DPK 1 x 33,000 litres ) This filling station also comes with veritable titles including C of O and also DPR license. This filling station is located at sangotedo area of Ajah and its in a very good location with the selling capacity of 66,000 ( 2 tanker ) per day Please call hakeem for more details… 08033342943 serious enquiry only pls Charles Anayochukwu that is a factual statement , but cant results be counted at pulling point to avoid some kind of things we are scared of? Enang Law How can the best be achieved in the mist of imperfection? What success is Jega talking about or thinking to achieve when perfection is in doubt? Posterity will never forgive all of you that see nothing bad in Nigeria current situation.
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