Elections update: Card Reader reject Jonathan’s PVC

President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been accredited after 30 minutes delay due to the failure of the card readers in polling unit. The president stood for more than 27 minutes until the fourth card reader worked after the failure of the first three. He encouraged Nigerians to be patient with the process, insiting that the election will be free and fair. “I encourage Nigerians to be patient, even if card readers have issues. Don’t instigate violence, ” he said. Nigerians praised his gentlemanly behaviour. “Ever the gentleman, President Jonathan remains standing for half an hour, surrendering available seats to his mother & wife If the President can wait patiently to be accredited, it is a good example for all Nigerians. Follow the President’s lead #Nigeriadecides” His mother and wife were accredited without hitches.