Cleric says Jega deserves sympathy
Former Bishop of Akure Diocese of the
Anglican Communion and a member of the National Democratic Coalition
(NADECO), Emmanuel Bolanle Gbonigi, has described the cancellation of
the National Assembly election by the Independent National Electoral
Comission as a national disaster. Mr. Gbonigi, however, expressed
sympathy with the INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega, whom he described as a
man of humility and integrity. “I symphatise with INEC and its
chairman, Jega, because up till now, I am convinced that he has done
his very best. By this unfortunate situation, I imagine that his heart
is bleeding, because the situation is the opposite of what he stood
for. “He deserves our sympathy because over the time, he had proved to
be a man of integrity. He has apologised and accepted responsibility.
He deserves our understanding. He should take courage and not to be
angry to ensure that election takes place successfully,” he said.
Mr. Gbonigi urged politicians to take
it easy with the INEC Chairman and examine themselves on why they want
to contest for the election.
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