The former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission), Professor Humphrey Nwosu, has been buried in his hometown, Ajalli, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Nwosu, who conducted the June 12, 1993, election annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, served as NEC Chairman from 1989 to 1993.
He was buried on Friday amidst encomiums from governors and other notable dignitaries.
Born on October 2, 1941, in Ajalli, Nwosu passed away in a United States hospital on October 24, 2024, at the age of 83.
During the funeral, Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo announced that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to request a befitting national honour for the deceased, following the Nigerian Senate’s decision not to honor him.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, representing President Tinubu, praised Nwosu for his contributions to Nigerian democracy, underscoring the President’s respect for him.
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti also paid tribute to Nwosu, describing him as an icon of modern democracy whose efforts greatly impacted the nation’s development.
During the funeral service, Bishop Emmanuel Chukwuma criticized Senator Adams Oshiomole for falsely attributing the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential elections to Nwosu, clarifying that it was actually done by former President Babangida.
The solemn event was attended by political figures such as the presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, former governor of Imo State Chief Emeka Ihedioha, and Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central District, among others.
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