The Federal Government says there is no going back on the conduct of the 2023 general election.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
Mohammed addressed the media after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned of the possibility of postponing the election in some states due to security reasons.
Making the Federal Government’s position known, the minister said that no amount of threat could stop the general election from going ahead.
“Let me use this opportunity to respond to inquiries from the media over a widely-circulated report, credited to an INEC official, that
the 2023 general elections face a serious threat of cancellation due to insecurity.
“The position of the Federal Government remains that the 2023 elections will be held as planned. Nothing has happened to change thatposition.
“We are aware that INEC is working with the security agencies to ensure that the elections are successfully held across the country.
“The security agencies have also continued to assure Nigerians that they are working tirelessly to ensure that the elections are held in apeaceful atmosphere. Therefore, there is no cause for alarm,” Mohammed said.