IHEDIOHA, OBI, UMAHI, OTTI, SOLUDO, OTHERS PAY FINAL TRIBUTE TO LATE PROF. HUMPHREY NWOSU
March 28, 2025
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, joined other distinguished Igbo leaders and prominent Nigerians to bid farewell to the late Prof. Humphrey Nwobu Nwosu at Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Prof. Nwosu, a former Chairman of the now-defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), conducted the historic June 12, 1993, election, widely regarded as one of the most credible in Nigeria’s history. He was laid to rest in his hometown, Ajalli, Orumba North LGA.
The funeral service, held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli in Orumba North Local Government Area, was attended by an array of distinguished personalities, including former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives and former Governor of Imo State, H.E. Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, H.E. Mr. Peter Obi; Governor of Anambra State, H.E. Prof. Charles Soludo; Governor of Abia State, H.E. Dr. Alex Otti; Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi; Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh; Chief Emmanuel Okewulonu (Ikeoha); Nze Charles Onwunali, and several other notable figures.
The gathering was a testament to Prof. Nwosu’s enduring legacy in Nigeria’s electoral history and his contributions to democratic governance.