President Buhari: Disrupt Vote At The 'Expense of Your Life'

President Buhari: Disrupt Vote At The 'Expense of Your Life'

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned of grave consequences for those who steal ballot boxes or attempt to disrupt rescheduled Nigeria elections.

Buhari spoke during an emergency meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation's capital, Abuja, on Monday.

"Anybody who decides to snatch ballot boxes or lead thugs to disturb it [the vote], maybe this is the last lawful action you will take," Buhari said.

"I am reaching to warn anybody who thinks he has enough influence in his neighborhood to steer a body of thugs or to disturb the electoral system, he will do it at the expense of his own life."

The president's speech was condemned by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and civil society organisations.