Ex-Imo Governor Ihedioha Reacts as Former “INEC” Chairman Humphrey Nwosu Dies: “Man of Integrity”

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• Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), now known as INEC, has passed away at 83
• Emeka Ihedioha, Imo’s former governor, described Nwosu as a man of integrity, honour and character
• The former governor said Nwosu, as NEC chairman, promoted transparency and national integration and will be remembered as a national hero

Imo state – Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo state, has mourned the death of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Legit.ng reports that Nwosu, who served as chairman of the then NEC from 1989 to 1993 before it was changed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), passed on at 83.

In a statement sent to Legit.ng on Friday, October 25, Ihedioha described the late Prof Nwosu as a man of integrity, honour and character whose position as the NEC chairman “was defined by patriotism, sacrifice and commitment to Nigeria’s democratic and political development.”

“His introduction of Option A4 was novel and a defining moment in Nigeria’s electoral history as it promoted transparency,” the statement read.

Ihedioha said Nwosu died as a national hero and shall be remembered by all Nigerians of good conscience.

“At the annulment of June 12 and its attendant logjam, Nwosu remained a crusader for national integration and social justice even at the risk of his life. “

How Humphrey Nwosu will be remembered – Ihedioha

“I pray to God to give his immediate family and loved ones the strength to bear this huge loss. May his soul rest in peace,” the former Imo governor said.