Nigeria elections delayed six days because of unrest in northeastern part of country . Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan , who is running for re-election , has been criticized for not doing enough to combat Boko Haram . Opposition party calls for calm , says violence can not be prevented . President George Jonathan is running for re - election .
Nigeria elections delayed six days because of unrest in northeastern part of country . Opposition party calls for calm , says violence can not be prevented . President George Jonathan is running for re - election .