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By Lukman Olabiyi
A coalition has urged the Federal Government to honour former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, for his pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic process.
Mr. Collins Steve Ugwu, convener of the group, the Coalition for the Immortalisation of Professor Nwosu, made the call during a press conference in Lagos
Ugwu emphasised that the late Prof. Nwosu’s remarkable integrity, courage and leadership in overseeing the 1993 elections, widely regarded as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history, deserve national recognition.
He described him as a figure whose contributions to Nigeria’s electoral process are unmatched and whose sacrifices for transparent elections must be celebrated.
The group urged President Bola Tinubu to consider awarding him the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) or Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) to acknowledge his selfless service to the nation.
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The coalition suggested that a national monument such as the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Abuja should be named after him to cement his place in Nigeria’s electoral history.
They also proposed naming a prominent road or the National Freedom Park in the Federal Capital Territory after him, to ensure that his legacy is immortalised in the nation’s physical and cultural landscape. The coalition called for his name to be associated with Nigeria’s June 12 Democracy Day celebrations, underscoring his central role in shaping the country’s democratic journey.
Ugwu stressed that the omission of Nwosu’s contributions from national celebrations of June 12 diminishes the true essence of the day.
He appealed to President Tinubu to correct this oversight and honour the former NEC chairman’s legacy.
At the state level, the coalition also called on the Anambra Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, to honour him, as both are alumni of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
They expressed confidence that Governor Soludo would recognise his contributions and take appropriate action in his home state.
