The Academic Staff Union of Universities has urged Nigerians not to be frustrated by the shift in the dates of the general elections.
Prof. Segun Ajiboye, the Chairman of ASUU, University of Ibadan chapter, made the appeal on Sunday while reacting to the postponement of the February electionson Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Ajiboye said Nigerians should rather ensure they collected their Permanent Voter Cards before the rescheduled dates for the elections.
He described the INEC decision as a serious setback for Nigerian democracy.
He said: “We condemn the shift in the dates for the polls, but, however, we encourage Nigerians to keep calm in the face of unnecessary provocations.
“The decision is a serious setback for Nigerian democracy.
“But we should remain steadfast.
“Let us organise and not agonise.”
INEC had on Saturday night at a world news conference postponed the general elections.
It announced the presidential elections will now hold on March 28, while the governorship holds on April 11.
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