Nigeria president appeals for peace after national polls delayed by a week

President Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians on Saturday to remain calm after the electoral commission postponed presidential elections by a week. In a statement, issued by his spokesman Garba Shehu, Buhari urged Nigerians to "refrain from all civil disorder and remain peaceful, patriotic and united". He said he was "deeply disappointed" by the delay which meant the election will take place on Feb. 23, adding he was committed to the electoral commission's neutrality.