SENATE THROWS OUT MOTION TO RENAME INEC HQ AFTER NWOSU

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The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to rename the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after former INEC chairman Humphrey Nwosu.

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Nwosu is credited with overseeing the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election, before it was annulled by the military government.
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The motion argued that renaming INEC’s headquarters after Nwosu would honor his contributions to democracy in Nigeria.
However, senators opposed the move, saying it was unnecessary and that there are better ways to honor his legacy.
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Outcome: The motion was dismissed, meaning INEC’s headquarters will retain its current name.