The Military has reacted to the postponement of the general elections that was slated for today the 16th of February.

“The postponement has nothing to do with security so we don’t have any issues with it.” The Director of Defence Information (DDI) Brigadier General John Agim told BusinessDay.

On what will happen to soldiers who have been deployed to strategic places for the election he said.

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“They will remain there till after the elections.”

INEC’s decision to postpone the elections has attracted a slew of criticisms from political parties and Nigerians alike.

Onyinye Nwachukwu is the Abuja Bureau Chief of BusinessDay, overseeing coverage across Abuja and Northern Nigeria. With more than two decades of experience in economic and financial journalism, she reports on business, policy, and market trends, linking local developments to the global economy. A fellow of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and recipient of the P. Vishwanathan Memorial Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism, she is known for her insightful storytelling and interviews with senior policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders. Well traveled and globally minded, Onyinye brings depth and international perspective to her reporting.

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