The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) have given reasons for the choice of dates for the 2015 general election.

Chairman The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, said the time table was informed by rational and logical considerations.

He also explained that the decision was not sentimental or ulterior motivations. INEC had scheduled National Assembly and Presidential elections for February 14, 2015, and Governorship as well as State Assembly elections for February 28, 2015.

According to a statement issued by the electoral body on Sunday, Jega  ”said the Commission was mindful of its own operational effectiveness and global best practice in grouping national elections together on one day, and state elections together on another.”

source :Nation