The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Dr. Reuben Abati, says the May 29 handover date remains unchanged.
He made this disclosure in a statement endorsed by President Jonathan and issued to state house correspondents to reveal what transpired between John Kerry, the United States Secretary of States and President Jonathan when the two held talks yesterday.
Excerpts from the statement reads:
“I emphasised to Secretary Kerry that I am deeply committed to ensuring that our forthcoming election is free, fair, and credible.
“It is especially critical that all political parties abide by the Abuja Accord, which commits each to non-violence before, during, and after the election.
“I made it absolutely clear that the May 29th handover date is sacrosanct.
“In addition, the government will provide all resources that are required by the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that the election goes smoothly.
“I also emphasized that INEC is an independent body, which makes its own decisions without any interference from the government.”