Presidency Apologizes for Mistakenly Listing Living Icons as Posthumous Honorees

The Presidency has issued a public apology for mistakenly including the names of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and Nigerian icon, Edwin Madunagu, in the posthumous category of the 2024 Democracy Day National Honours list.

The apology was made on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.

In a statement, Onanuga clarified that both Fasoranti and Madunagu are still alive and should not have been listed among deceased honorees.

“During his Democracy Day address at the joint session of the National Assembly earlier today, President Bola Tinubu announced a list of pro-democracy activists and national figures to be honoured for their significant contributions to the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria,” the statement read.

“Under the Posthumous Award category, the names of Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included. Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category.

“We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms. We appreciate your understanding,” Onanuga added.