The Nigerian Senate rejected a resolution to honor the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who oversaw the historic presidential election held on June 12, 1993.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The motion, which was initially debated yesterday, did not succeed and was completely rejected today for various reasons. Some senators argued against immortalizing Nwosu, citing the controversial aftermath of the 1993 election, which was annulled by the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
During today’s session, Senator Solomon Adeola strongly opposed the motion, citing personal loss as a reason for his stance. He stated, “Nigerian Senate Rejects Motion to Honour Late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu
Nwosu, as the head of NEC, conducted what many believed to be Nigeria’s fairest and freest election, which was widely expected to declare Chief Moshood Abiola the winner. However, the election was annulled, leading to political unrest and a prolonged struggle for democracy in the country.
While some lawmakers and political analysts believe Nwosu should be recognized for his role in Nigeria’s democratic journey, others argue that his handling of the election contributed to the chaos that followed.
With the Senate’s decision, the debate over Nwosu’s legacy continues, particularly as June 12 is now recognized as Nigeria’s Democracy Day in honour of Abiola and the democratic struggle.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
