As funeral ceremonies for the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), began, Nigerians from all walks of life urged the federal government to preserve the memory of the democratic icon who held the country’s freest, most legitimate, and most equitable presidential election on June 12, 1993.
Speaking Tuesday at the INEC burial ceremony for its late chairman, the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) asked for posthumous recognition for the former INEC chairman who was instrumental in the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. Professor Humphrey Nwosu.
This indication was given by Prof. Yakubu Moahmud, the commission’s chairman, at a somber event honoring the late Chairman Nwosu.
Professor Mahmoud emphasized Nwosu’s important contributions to Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly the Open Ballot System (Option A4), which revolutionized the country’s election transparency.
Nwosu’s significant accomplishments, including as moving the commission from Lagos to Abuja and constructing INEC headquarters, were highlighted by the INEC Secretary during a gathering at the Yaradua Center.
Simon Okeke, the former chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), urged the federal government to honor the brave and creative professor by naming the INEC headquarters in his honor. He pointed out that the guy who brought about the June 12 election has not been acknowledged as a patriot, while the late MKO Abiola has been acknowledged as the real victor.
Likewise, former Information Minister Professor Jerry Gana and Tonnie Iredia, among others, spoke out and urged the federal government to honor those who deserve it.
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On October 20, 2024, Prof. Nwosu, who was 83 years old, died in Virginia, USA. His funeral is scheduled for March 28 in his hometown of Ajalli, Anambra state. Under the military rule of General Ibrahim Babangida, they were in charge of the electoral body.
Although Nigeria’s highest national honor was given posthumously to Chief M.K.O. Abiola, the putative winner of the 1993 election, Nwosu’s services have not yet garnered the same recognition. In order to recognize Nwosu for his steadfast dedication to electoral integrity, Yakubu encouraged the government to correct this blunder.
