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The country's electoral commission postponed the vote just five hours before the polls opened last Saturday in Nigeria, citing "logistical reasons".
Nigerians can only vote in polling stations in the region where they originally registered. So we are concerned about the low turnout as people who traveled last week may not be willing (or able to afford it) to make another trip to their polling station after a trip lost last week.
The Nigerian government declared the day before the elections a public holiday, with the exception of bankers and essential service providers.
"The day without work must allow citizens to return to their polling stations for the rescheduled elections to the presidency and the National Assembly," the statement said.
Reno Omokri, badistant to former president Goodluck Jonathan and supporter of the Democratic People's Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said he was offering free transportation for Nigerians in buses called "Buses for Democracy".
There have also been reports of efforts to help gather voters before the polls.
Two local airlines offered discounts to voters to increase voter turnout.
The airline said the initiative was intended to encourage people to vote in Saturday's elections and regional elections scheduled for March 9.
CNN could not reach Mohammed immediately for a comment to clarify.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, 76, is running for re-election and will run against 71 other candidates for the highest office in the country.
His main opponent is Atiku Abubakar, 72, business magnate and former vice president.
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