By Fidel Ozugha
The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has asked President Bola Tinubu to name Independent Electoral Commission Headquarters in Abuja after the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), late Prof Humphrey Nwosu ate Professor Humphrey Nwosu, in recognition of his pivotal role in the June 12, 1993 presidential election – widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election.
In a press release jointly e-signed by the President, Dr. Stephen Nwala and Secretary General, Dr. Uzor Ngoladi, and made available to The NationGuardNews, FOSAD commended President Bola Tinubu for the posthumous National Honour of Commander Order of the Niger (CON) conferred on the former INEC umpire.
”This gesture by President Tinubu is a profound act of historical justice and national healing. It not only honours the memory of a man of uncommon integrity and courage, but also signals the administration’s commitment to acknowledging and preserving the legacy of those who have advanced the cause of democracy in Nigeria.
The group described Prof. Nwosu as a distinguished scholar and son of the South-East, who exemplified professionalism, neutrality, and transparency in electoral administration.
“His leadership in the 1993 elections set a standard that remains a benchmark for electoral integrity in our nation’s democratic journey,” FOSAD said in the release.
The group further argued that it believes that further immortalizing late Prof Nwosu’s legacy will serve both symbolic and practical purposes for institutional memory and national unity.
”We therefore respectfully urge President Tinubu and the Federal Government to consider naming the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after Professor Humphrey Nwosu.
”Such an honour would not only immortalize his name but also serve as a lasting reminder to current and future electoral managers of the values of courage, truth, and patriotism that he embodied.
”We thank Mr. President once again for this honour and encourage continued efforts toward deepening democracy, electoral reforms, and inclusive national recognition.”
