Anxiety has enveloped the polity, ahead of the general elections. Politicians are threatening fire and brimstone. Now, there is almost a lull in governance. Much attention is devoted to preparations for the critical polls. Will the election be free and fair? Will it be peaceful and credible? Will Nigeria survive the electoral fever?
On January 1, President Goodluck Jonathan was combative. In his message to the trembling nation, he warned trouble makers against the danger of violence. He said a repeat of the post-2011 electoral violence will not permitted. The President’s speech was anticipatory. Noting that lives and property were lost, following the announcement of the last presidential election results, he said trouble makers will be severely dealt with.
The poll may hold in an atmosphere of tension. President Jonathan’s assurance that the poll will be free and fair has provoked ambivalent reaction. Human rights activist Nelson Ekinjimi noted that election has become a war in Nigeria. “When the Vice President said that election will be war in Osun, the President did not caution him,” he recalled......Read more on thenationonlineng.net
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