- Adams argued that just as President Muhammadu Buhari honored the late MKO Abiola in 2018, Nwosu too deserves lasting recognition for his integrity and leadership during the historic election.
- Adams noted that his legacy should be preserved and celebrated.
- Adams also pointed out that Nwosu documented the true story of the annulled election in a book, further highlighting the significance of honoring his contributions.
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for the immortalization of the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Humphrey Nwosu, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Adams emphasized the importance of recognizing Nwosu’s role in conducting the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history.
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Despite the Senate’s recent rejection of a motion seeking to immortalize Nwosu, Adams argued that just as President Muhammadu Buhari honored the late MKO Abiola in 2018, Nwosu too deserves lasting recognition for his integrity and leadership during the historic election.
With the credibility of the June 12 election largely attributed to Nwosu’s sincerity, Adams noted that his legacy should be preserved and celebrated.
“The respect and glory that Abiola enjoys today, even after his passing, is due to the honesty displayed by Nwosu and his team.
“If Abiola could be honoured, then Nwosu, who ensured a free and fair election, must also be immortalised,” Adams said.
He called on the Federal Government to name a monument after Nwosu as a precedent for future Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairmen, encouraging them to uphold integrity in election management.
“It is crucial that Humphrey Nwosu is recognised. The foundation of free and fair elections in Nigeria was laid through his leadership in the June 12, 1993, election. Naming a monument after him would set a good example for future INEC chairmen,” Adams added.
He called upon the National Assembly to take action in preserving the legacy of Nwosu arguing that such recognition would promote credibility in Nigeria’s electoral system.
Adams also pointed out that Nwosu documented the true story of the annulled election in a book, further highlighting the significance of honoring his contributions.
Failure to provide due recognition, Adams warned, would be a disservice to the nation.
In addition, Adams stressed the importance of Yoruba support for Nwosu’s immortalization, mirroring the Igbo support for MKO Abiola.
He noted the strong Igbo participation in June 12 remembrance events and the shared resolution to uphold Abiola’s legacy.
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“For any Yoruba person to oppose the immortalisation of Prof. Humphrey Nwosu would be self-centered. We must stand for justice—what is good for the goose is also good for the gander,” he submitted.
