\n The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has urged for the commemoration of former INEC Chairman, Professor Humphrey Nwosu, emphasizing that Nigeria hasn\u2019t treated him justly.\n<\/p>\n
\n Late Nwosu served as the Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and held the position of Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1989 to 1993.\n<\/p>\n
\n The electoral commission during his tenure organized the June 12, 1993 elections, which were clinched by the presidential nominee from the former Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.\n<\/p>\n
\n The election deemed to be the most free and fair was nullified by the previous military president, General Ibrahim Babangida.\n<\/p>\n
\n During the afternoon session dedicated to honoring the former chairperson of the Commission, Professor Yakubu expressed his condolences in a eulogy for the recently departed Professor Nwosu, lamenting the insufficient acknowledgment he received.\n<\/p>\n
\n He stated: “Professor Nwosu put forth his utmost effort, but this was often overlooked by numerous individuals, even those who initially brought him aboard during the vast transformation from military governance to democratic rule. This period culminated with the nullification of the presidential elections conducted in 1993, leading to the disbanding of the electoral body and paving the way for an interim administration.”\n<\/p>\n
Associated News from June 12 includes: An APGA chieftain has urged President Tinubu to rename the INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu. The organization continues to stress the importance of tribunals for handling electoral offenses. Additionally, various Arewa groups have opposed calls for the dismissal of INEC chairman Yakubu.<\/p>\n
\n Nevertheless, over time, the result of his endeavor has gained widespread recognition. The election is now hailed as one of the finest in Nigerian history. Even those who nullified it have voiced their remorse.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cTwenty-five years after 1993, in June 2018, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, who was believed to be the victor of the 1993 presidential election, was awarded the country\u2019s top honor, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), bestowed posthumously.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n His running partner, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe, received the nation\u2019s second-highest honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The day of the election, June 12th, 1993, has been officially declared a public holiday known as Democracy Day.\n<\/p>\n
\n Unfortunately, the electoral commission responsible for conducting the election led by Professor Nwosu garnered little recognition, seeming as though nobody had organized the entire process.\n<\/p>\n
\n Undoubtedly, the election did not organize itself; it was managed by a commission comprised of commissioners and a chairman. Should it have been overlooked during his lifetime that Professor Nwosu did not receive due recognition, it would be fitting for the relevant authorities to honor him posthumously.\n<\/p>\n
\n Professor Yakubu, recalling other significant accomplishments of the late Nwosu from his tenure, reassured the family of the late Professor Nwosu that the Commission would keep acknowledging Professor Nwosu\u2019s commendable contributions and devoted service to the country.\n<\/p>\n
\n He implemented numerous advancements in electoral administration. Physically speaking, he established the groundwork for the Commission\u2019s autonomy by introducing the present tripartite hierarchical framework of the commission, featuring branches at national, state, and local government tiers.\n<\/p>\n
\n He implemented several changes in how elections were managed during his term. This period is closely associated with the Open Ballot System, commonly known as Option A4, where voters lined up according to the emblem representing their preferred political party for both voting and being officially tallied.\n<\/p>\n
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