Ex-NEC Chairman, Professor Humphrey Nwosu Who Conducted June 12 Election Dies In U.S. Hospital

Date: 24-10-2024 4:54 pm (2 months ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, NEC, Professor Humphrey Nwosu, has passed away.

He died in a hospital in the United States, according to a reliable source who confirmed the news to Vanguard. An official statement regarding his death is expected to be released soon.

Born on October 2, 1941, Nwosu was appointed NEC Chairman by then Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, serving from 1989 to 1993.

During his tenure, he conducted Nigeria’s historic June 12, 1993 election, widely regarded as the freest and fairest in the country’s history.

The election saw Chief Moshood Abiola as the presumed winner. The election was then annulled.

Chief Abiola, of the defunct Social Democratic Party, SDP, beat Bashir Tofa of the defunct National Republican Convention, NRC.

Nwosu’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with the June 12 election, which has since become a symbol of democratic struggle in Nigeria.

Posted: at 24-10-2024 04:54 PM (2 months ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 24-10-2024 07:50 PM (2 months ago)
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Posted: at 24-10-2024 07:50 PM (2 months ago) | Grande Master
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- Jiiitk4 at 24-10-2024 08:31 PM (2 months ago)
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Because he is IGBO he was celebrated as the Nigerian that conducted the most peaceful and transparent elections ever in Nigeria. Don't be surprised to see Mamood Yakubu awarded GREAT COMMANDER OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC.
Posted: at 24-10-2024 08:31 PM (2 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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