Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow on the passing of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who died in the United States last Friday, aged 83.
In a statement on issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe on Sunday, Atiku presidential candidate of the Peeoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 election, conveyed his sorrow at the loss of Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the now-defunct National Electoral Commission, NEC, and oversaw the historic June 12, 1993 election won by the late Basorun MKO Abiola.
The election was annulled by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida, leading to serious national unrest.
Atiku lamented that Nwosu’s passing came at a time when Nigeria was struggling with achieving credible elections. He remembered Nwosu as a brilliant intellect whose innovative approaches helped navigate the numerous challenges imposed by the military regime on electoral management.
Atiku urged the Federal Government to honour Nwosu’s legacy in electoral reform and management, advocating a fitting tribute to his contributions. He also prayed for comfort for Nwosu’s family and for his soul to rest in peace.