Governors of the five states in the Southeast geopolitical zone have resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to request a national honor for the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) who conducted the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

The decision comes 24 hours after the Nigerian Senate rejected a motion to honor Nwosu, despite his role in organizing Nigeria’s freest and fairest election, won by Chief M.K.O. Abiola but annulled by the then Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida.

Soludo: “We Will Celebrate Our Own”

Speaking at Nwosu’s burial ceremony in Ajali, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo expressed confidence that President Tinubu would grant their request.

“We must learn to change our style and devise a means of dialogue to get what we need from the government at the center, not through fighting and attacks.”

“For us in Anambra and the Old Aguata Union, made up of 45 communities in three local government areas, we shall honor and celebrate our son, Professor Humphrey Nwosu.”

“After the funeral, we, the Southeast Governors, will meet with the President over the national honor for our brother, and we are sure he will grant our request,” Soludo stated.

Umahi: Tinubu Values Nwosu’s Contributions

Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, who represented President Tinubu at the ceremony, assured the gathering that the federal government values Nwosu’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.

According to him, discussions are already ongoing to fulfill two requests made by Nwosu’s family, adding that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) would communicate the final decision to Governor Soludo.