Breaking News: South East Senators Stage Walkout in Protest of Humphrey Nwosu’s Immortalisation Rejection

The South East Caucus at the Senate yesterday walked out of the chambers in protest of the refusal by colleagues to accede to immortalising of late National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairman, Professor Humphrey Nwosu.

The motion which was first rejected on Tuesday on account of the fact that it was brought under a different rule than he had discussed with the leadership was again reintroduced where members took turn to rail at the late election umpire head who was credited with conducting the freest and fairest election on June 12 but was annulled by the military.

Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abba Moro, and Ned Nwoko, staged a walkout in protest. The chaos erupted when Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele blocked Abaribe’s attempt to move a motion to honor the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Abaribe had presented his motion under Order 41 and Order 51, but it was met with resistance from the Senate leadership. The disagreement over whether to accept the motion led to a heated debate, which ultimately resulted in the walkout by Abaribe and his colleagues.

The motion was intended to immortalize Prof. Nwosu, who played a significant role in Nigeria’s electoral history. However, the Senate leadership’s decision to block the motion sparked outrage among some senators, who felt that it was a disservice to the late professor’s legacy.

The walkout is a significant development, as it highlights the deep-seated divisions within the Senate. The incident may also have implications for the relationships between senators and the Senate leadership, potentially leading to further tensions and conflicts in the future.

It is worth noting that the Senate has a responsibility to pay tribute to notable Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the country’s development.

By blocking Abaribe’s motion, the Senate leadership may have missed an opportunity to honor Prof. Nwosu’s memory and recognize his contributions to Nigeria’s electoral process.

The incident has sparked debate about the Senate’s priorities and its commitment to honoring the country’s heroes. As the Senate continues to navigate its responsibilities, it is essential for the leadership to find ways to address the concerns of all senators and ensure that the institution remains a beacon of democracy and representation for Nigerian people.