A Coalition of Patriots group, (CP), has criticized those who are opposing to the use of Smart Card Readers for the forthcoming general elections on March 28 and April 11.
It also warned against another postponement of the election, commending the efforts of the military at restoring life back to the north eastern region which had been under the attacks of Boko Haram in the past six years.
The group in a communiqué issued after its meeting in Akure, the Ondo state capital noted that opposition to the machines had given the impression to the international community that Nigeria was a country of people who could not change from their cheating way.
The communiqué which was signed by Ifesanmi Akinwoye, Wemimo Falana, Pastor Funmi Agagu, Nelson Mafo, Olajide Ajayi and Elder Adamu opined that the use of card readers was a good innovation and in line with global practices.
According to it, the use of card readers should be encouraged since it would ensure credible and transparent election, the group warned opponents of the machines to desist from disgracing the country.
It said there was nothing wrong with the deployment of soldiers to provide security during the elections only if they could not be used to intimidate members of the opposition.
