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South East Senators Walk Out Over Senate’s Rejection of Nwosu’s Recognition

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Mar 27, 2025.

South East Senators Walk Out Over Senate's Rejection of Nwosu's Recognition

South East Senators Walk Out Over Senate’s Rejection of Nwosu’s Recognition.
Abaribe emphasized Nwosu’s critical role in Nigeria’s June 12 democracy.
Lawmakers urged President Tinubu to grant Nwosu posthumous recognition.

Senators from Nigeria’s South East region staged a walkout from the Senate chamber on Thursday after their motion to immortalize late Professor Humphrey Nwosu was rejected.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the motion, sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senator Abba Moro, and other South East lawmakers, was debated but ultimately defeated through a voice vote. The Senate had previously declined to consider the motion on Wednesday, citing its absence from the Order Paper.

Addressing journalists after the walkout, Abaribe expressed disappointment, stating that the late Nwosu, former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), played a crucial role in Nigeria’s democratic history. He argued that the historic June 12 election would not have taken place without Nwosu’s leadership.

“We say that even if it is not done today, another government will do it,” Abaribe stated, urging President Bola Tinubu to honor Nwosu’s contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey.

“He emphasized Tinubu’s reputation as a “June 12 warrior” and called on him to recognize all figures instrumental to the election’s legacy.

South East Senators Walk Out Over Senate’s Rejection of Nwosu’s Recognition

Despite the setback, the South East senators vowed to continue pushing for Nwosu’s recognition, stating that his role in shaping Nigeria’s democracy deserved national acknowledgment.