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Adams Oshiomhole Takes a Stand: Exposing the Truth Behind the 1993 Election

Let me paint you a picture. Picture this: It’s 1993, and Nigeria is on the brink of something historic. The country is holding its breath, waiting for the results of a presidential election that could change everything. But fast forward to today, and the wounds from that election are still fresh in the hearts of many Nigerians. Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has taken it upon himself to bring the truth to light. During a recent plenary session, he boldly accused the late National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairman, Humphrey Nwosu, and former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), of committing grave injustices during that fateful election.

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Oshiomhole wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. He made it crystal clear that Nigeria cannot, and should not, immortalize Nwosu. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about the millions of Nigerians who believed in the democratic process and were betrayed. Oshiomhole pointed out that Nwosu and Babangida deceived 18 million Nigerians who cast their votes with hope in their hearts. These weren’t just numbers on a ballot; these were people who believed in change, in progress, and in a better future for their country.

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During the plenary session, Oshiomhole laid it all out. He argued that the late NEC Chairman failed to come clean about the atrocities and the chaos that unfolded during the 1993 election. You see, this wasn’t just about the numbers; it was about the principles of democracy and fairness. According to Oshiomhole, "Prof. Nwosu and IBB fooled 18 million Nigerians who voted. If he was afraid of the gun because we were under a dictatorship, some might argue that point. But the truth is, there were Nigerians who were willing to protest under the gun, despite the risks. They weren’t afraid to speak their truth, even when the odds were stacked against them."

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Why Didn’t Nwosu Speak Up?

Oshiomhole went on to express his disappointment in Nwosu’s silence. After Babangida’s tenure ended, after the passing of MKO Abiola, and after the dawn of a new democratic era under President Obasanjo, Oshiomhole expected Nwosu to step forward. He believed that Nwosu should have used the freedom of speech that came with democracy to tell the truth. "Even the freedom to lie," as Oshiomhole put it. He imagined Nwosu saying something like, "I couldn’t display these numbers in my record; Abiola won this election, but I wasn’t able to announce it." But that day never came. Nwosu passed away without confessing, and for Oshiomhole, that makes him unworthy of any recognition or reward.

It’s not just about the past; it’s about the lessons we learn and the path we choose moving forward. As Nigerians, we owe it to ourselves to remember the struggles of the past and ensure they never happen again. Adams Oshiomhole’s words serve as a reminder of the importance of truth, transparency, and justice in our democracy. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to push for a better, more honest future for Nigeria.