Election postponement regrettable, costly – APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the 2019 general elections originally scheduled for February 16 and March 2.
Dr Victor Oye, National Chairman of APGA, expressed the disappointment in a statement issued in Awka on Saturday.
Oye said the sudden change in Presidential and National Assembly elections from February 16, to February 23 and state Houses of Assembly and Governorship elections moved from March, 2 to March 9, was regrettable.
The national chairman of APGA said the development came with huge cost to the parties which had concluded preparations.
He, however, said APGA was not deterred by the development and expressed the party’s readiness to contest the polls on the new dates.
He said: “We regret the development as we had concluded plans to participate robustly in the election before it was postponed abruptly.
“We are ready any day for the election but for the huge cost already incurred.
“Nevertheless, as a responsible political party, we will abide by the postponement and work toward the new dates.”
Oye said the Independent National Electoral Commission should discharge its duty with fairness to all Nigerians.
He urged APGA faithful to remain calm and law-abiding and not yield to those who might want to cause trouble.
He said: “It is our expectation that INEC will discharge itself creditably by ensuring that there is free, fair and credible election.
“We urge our teeming members and supporters to remain calm and be on the alert at all times and not allow themselves to be used by anybody to cause confusion or obstruct the smooth conduct of the election.”