Friday Olokor, AbujaThe National Peace Committee has called on Nigerians not to despair, but rather rise up to defend the nation’s democracy. The organisation also bemoaned the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, barely six hours to the elections. The position of NPC was contained in a statement entitled: “Nigerians: Rise up and obey the nation’s call”, issued on Tuesday night by its Chairman, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar (retd) and Convener, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. We commit our country to you at this very delicate and difficult time. “We know that you are a perfect God and that in the end, may your will be done.

Source: Punch February 19, 2019 18:44 UTC