Gani Adams Demands Immortalization OF Humphrey Nwosu For His Pioneering Role In Nigeria’s Election Process

Adams made this appeal following the Senate’s rejection of a motion to honor Nwosu. In a statement he signed, Adams argued that Nwosu’s pivotal role in conducting the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, widely recognized as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history, warrants his immortalization.

He urged the Nigerian government to name a monument after Nwosu, setting a precedent for future INEC chairmen to prioritize honesty when entrusted with organizing elections.

According to Adams: “It is crucial that Nwosu is recognized for his role in ensuring the integrity of the June 12, 1993 elections. He was the foundation of free and fair elections, a standard that gave Aare MKO Abiola the mandate that was unjustly withheld from him.”

He further emphasized that the respect and recognition Abiola enjoys today stem from the honesty displayed by Nwosu and his team. Adams pointed out that if Abiola could be honored by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018, Nwosu certainly deserves a similar tribute.

Adams stressed that a monument dedicated to Nwosu would set a positive example for future INEC chairmen, underscoring the importance of honesty in their role.

He warned that denying Nwosu the honor he rightfully deserves would not sit well with his spirit, adding that any opposition from the Yoruba community against his immortalization would be an act of “self-centeredness.”