South-East senators staged a walkout after the Senate rejected a motion to immortalize ex-NEC chairman Humphrey Nwosu. The lawmakers, led by Enyinnaya Abaribe, proposed renaming INEC headquarters after Nwosu for his role in Nigeria’s 1993 election. They urged President Tinubu to honor his legacy despite Senate opposition.
Tensions flared in the Nigerian Senate as South-East senators staged a dramatic walkout after their motion to honor the late Humphrey Nwosu, former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), was rejected for the second time. Led by Enyinnaya Abaribe, the lawmakers had proposed renaming the INEC headquarters after Nwosu, citing his role in overseeing Nigeria’s freest election in 1993.
Despite support from multiple senators, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin ruled against the motion. In protest, the South-East caucus left the chamber, addressing the press to express their disappointment and urging President Bola Tinubu to personally ensure Nwosu’s legacy is recognized.
