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Nation Mourns the Passing of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, Architect of Nigeria’s Most Free and Fair Elections

Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. Appointed by military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida, Nwosu oversaw what many consider the most free and fair election in Nigeria’s history.

During that presidential election, Chief Moshood Abiola of the now-defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) defeated Bashir Tofa of the former National Republican Convention (NRC). Nwosu’s commission pioneered the Option A4 voting system and the Open Ballot system.

However, despite his efforts, the Babangida regime compelled Nwosu to stop the announcement of the election results before the final count was revealed. In July 2024, the House of Representatives urged President Bola Tinubu to honor Nwosu’s legacy.

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