Polls Postponement Better Than Another Four Years Of Uncertainty, Slavery – Chief Nwodo

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The President General of Ohnaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has said that a few days wait for the conduct of credible, free and fair elections is better than another four years of uncertainty, hardship and slavery. 

Chief Nwodo in a statement while reacting to the postponement of the 2019 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), however said that he is aware of the immense hardship the sudden postponement of the 16th February, 2019 election has brought on all Nigerians.

He said the development is one of the prices Nigerians especially Ndigbo can be called upon to make for independence. 

According to him; “After all, freedom is never secured on a platter of gold. It is a struggle. This is our struggle. 

“I therefore urge all Ndigbo, who relocated for the purpose of the election to remain in their places and not travel back to their stations, but wait or ensure they come back if they travel, for the Saturday, 23rd February election.

“May the Almighty God safeguard and guide you as you labour to fulfill our collective agreement.”