Nigerian Senator Tony Nwoye has accused his colleagues and the Senate leadership of distorting facts about the June 12, 1993, elections, which were presided over by the late Humphrey Nwosu. Nwoye alleged that the distortion is due to Nwosu’s Igbo heritage.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!During a debate on a motion seeking to honor Nwosu, Nwoye urged the Senate leadership to avoid making decisions based on personal biases. He shared his experience as a presiding officer during the June 12 presidential election, emphasizing the election’s credibility.
Nwoye highlighted Nwosu’s achievements, noting he conducted the election despite government pressure and military threats. Nwoye emphasized that Nwosu’s legacy should not be distorted, citing examples of misinformation shared by colleagues.
The senator’s defense comes amid a heated debate in the Nigerian Senate. The motion to honor Nwosu has sparked divided opinions, with some viewing him as a hero of democracy and others believing he truncated the June 12 election.