Agree with you in that Nigerian officials can't just be sitting on their hands while STP politics dictate the agenda. Recalling Mark's last update it appeared that we were on the verge of a signing date announcement. Now this! Pardon my French but WTF!
This latest development has thrust us into the Twilight Zone. Homeport's comment that someone has to lose face seems right on. This would indeed explain the holdup on the STP side. It's interesting that only an STP official has been quoted on the timing of the next JMC meeting. Me thinks the Nigerians will not be so liberal with time. It simply isn't in their best interest.