Former Governor of Kastina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has described the postponement of the February 16th general elections as a sad and disappointing event.
According to the former governor, what is even more disheartening was that the postponement started as a rumour fews day ago and now it has become a reality.
Ibrahim Shema urges Nigerians of good will and the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to stand up in the interest of Nigeria and it’s People and do what is right by respecting the rule of law, the Constitution and the young Democracy.
In an Interview at his resident in Dutsinma town, the former Katsina state Governor expressed fear of experiencing another rumour coming into reality that the Elections may be staggered in some states to achieve some rigging plans.
Ibrahim Shema Urges INEC to do whatever it can do in the national interest and in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians to avoid being seen to perpetrate or to protect the selfish interest of any particular group.
He stressed that the postponement would not serve as a setback to the his party the PDP in Katsina state.
In another development, Commercial activities across Katsina state are still crippled despite the postponement of the Saturday Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the Country.
Many shops especially in the state’s capital were under locked and key while the few ones that are opened are lacking patronage because there are no customers.
Although there is no restriction of movement but majority of the people are staying indoors or strolling around their immediate environment.
Some of the Traders laments that the postponement has affected their respective business activities and it would also affect them on the next Elections dates of 23rd of February and the 9th of Match 2019 respectively. Because they are expected to still locked up their shops to go for the Elections.
