In Nigeria, churches were packed on Sunday as the faithful prayed for the future of Africa’s largest democracy.
It follows postponement of the presidential elections hours before polls were scheduled to open. In the capital Abuja, congregants at the Family Worship Centre say they are unfazed.
“If they postpone the vote late again on Saturday, we would tell our followers to prepare for the next day they will give us. If they continue to postpone and cancel all the time, we will continue to prepare until voting day. The church is ready to vote”, said branch pastor, Wildon Adegbe.
Some concurred that although they feel down, Nigerians are resilient.
“Are people demoralized? Absolutely. But we are also a resilient people, so whatever it takes – as they postponed until next week . We are ready to return to the vote. If they still do, we are ready, but we will do what is expected of us,”
said banker, Doyin Coker.
The election is set to be held on February 23. In 2011 and 2015, the country’s presidential elections were also delayed over logistics and security issues.
Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari faces a tight contest against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Latest Stories
-
We are committed to reviewing Cash Reserve Ratio for banks – BoG Governor
2 minutes -
We can’t afford to lose our Indigenous languages – Atwima Nwabiagya North MP
18 minutes -
Ghana Police Service refutes claims of neglecting injured officer at KATH
26 minutes -
Cybervergent Ghana outlines key strategies for a secure digital future
51 minutes -
Morocco struck late to beat Ghana’s Black Queens in friendly
58 minutes -
Combine studies and certifications to boost your career prospects, CIB Ghana Chief tells students
1 hour -
Greater Accra Regional Minister gives MMDAs 50-day period to fix streetlights
2 hours -
Ghana’s digital financial renaissance: Redefining economic inclusion through digital assets
2 hours -
Beyond 8-to-5: Preparing Ghana’s supply chains for a 24-Hour Economy
2 hours -
Dr Nana Arthur Joseph Owuraku Jnr: A henius in Homeopathic Medicine and Humanitarian Service
2 hours -
GHS directs health facilities to set up PWDs desk
2 hours -
The Career Trail is back, fresh season premieres February 22
2 hours -
Mahama instructs anti-galamsey team to seize, not burn excavators
3 hours -
Stephen Edwin Ewoodzie receives a doctorate for community development
3 hours -
No court process has been served on Ernest Kumi – Minority
3 hours