The Presidency has cautioned fervent supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari to be careful with their support for him in order not to break the laws guiding the forthcoming election.
A statement from the Presidency says;“It has been observed that some fervent supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have begun what may be interpreted as political campaigns in their advocacies and advertisements in the mass media.”
“We appreciate their enthusiasm, borne out of desire to garner support for an administration that is actuated by nothing else, other than service for motherland, but we hereby appeal for patience, so that the game can be played according to the rules,”the statement reads.
Election timetable
The Presidency advised that the election timetable be followed strictly, to avoid facing any penalty from electoral body, as there is enough time between now and when campaigns would start in earnest.
The Presidency advised that the election timetable be followed strictly, to avoid facing any penalty from electoral body, as there is enough time between now and when campaigns would start in earnest.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a timetable for political campaigns, and we urge committed supporters round the country (and beyond) to be mindful of such. There will be ample time ahead to trumpet the good works of the Buhari administration, and solicit re-election, all for the good of our country and her people.
“While a chronicle of the achievements of the administration is in order now, outright canvasing may amount to jumping the gun. We appreciate our massive supporters nationwide, and urge them to exercise restraint till the race commences officially as stipulated by law,”it said.
The presidency added that its administration was committed to due process and scrupulous respect for rules, law and order.
Lateefah Ibrahim
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