President Bola Tinubu has said the death of the former Chairman of National Electoral Commission, Prof Humphrey Nwosu, was a great loss to the nation, even as he urged his family members and the entire nation to imbibe his inspiring democratic ideals.
He said Nwosu would be remembered for his commitment to a democratic Nigeria.
He spoke at a funeral service for the late Professor at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The president was represented by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.
He described Prof. Nwosu as a statesman whose sojourn on earth was full of impact and inspiration and urged all lovers of his democratic ideals to imbibe the culture of industry, integrity, patriotism and support for the ideals of democracy, which were the hallmarks of his public service.
“As we mourn the death of Prof Humphrey Nwosu, we are invited to celebrate him for his profound accomplishments and personal fulfilments as a public administrator, political scientist, and academics icon. We are urged to reflect on his democratic ideals and his sense of commitment to a democratic Nigeria. These are the hallmarks of his life and times that will be cherished beyond this generation,” Tinubu said.
He expressed the unwavering commitment of his Renewed Hope administration in revolutionizing the development of the critical sectors of the economy that would stimulate economic growth and national development.
Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo said Prof Nwosu would be remembered as an electoral umpire that introduced Option A4 voting and Open ballot system and conducted one of the freest and fairest general elections in Nigeria’s history. He urged his family, community, and associates to continue to work to sustain the values that depict his life and times.
among those at the event were Anambra State governor, Prof Soludo, Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti; former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha; Senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Victor Umeh; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South East, Barr. (Mrs) Chioma Nweze; former member, House of Representatives, Hon. Darlington Onuabuchi Okereke, and many others.a