According to the report from the Sun, the Retired Archbishop of Enugu Province (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has expressed strong disappointment over Ibrahim Babangida’s belated acknowledgment of the June 12 election results. The Archbishop shared both his criticism and personal recollections of the historic 1993 election.
“It is unfair to us as Nigerians and to the Igbo that Babangida would be making this statement after 32 years,” Archbishop Chukwuma declared, highlighting the extended period of silence from the former military leader.
The Archbishop then offered a firsthand account of his involvement in the electoral process: “1993, I was in Bauchi and I followed the election, I even had a time with MKO Abiola in Jos when he came for campaign.” He emphasized the election’s focus on leadership quality over religious considerations, noting: “We did not talk about religion, it was Muslim, Muslim, but because we thought that it is going to be a leadership that will come to salvage Nigeria.”
Reflecting on the broad support for Abiola, Archbishop Chukwuma recalled: “We all voted for Abiola in that credible election that was conducted by Humphrey Nwosu.”
This personal testimony from a prominent religious leader provides valuable insight into the historical June 12 election, highlighting how Nigerians transcended religious and ethnic considerations in pursuit of effective leadership. The Archbishop’s account adds to the growing body of evidence about the election’s fairness and the widespread support for Abiola’s candidacy.
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