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Words fail many as they attempt to describe the personality of Professor Abubakar Momoh, the Pioneer Director General of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Institute, Abuja. The revered Political Scientist gave up the fight earlier Monday morning after battling with cancer related sickness.
BBN gathered that his remains is set to be transported back to Auchi, Edo State, his native home. Below are some tribute messages from his well-wishers who are in grief over his death…
Top notch Professor of political science who taught me intro to politics 101 in 1989. A brilliant mind. May his soul rest in perfect peace – Babajimi Benson
We were opportune to briefly chat him at Tunji Braithweith Symposium and ever since he has been a great reference point to us in Yoruba Youth Council, Lagos State chapter; what a memory that will forever Live with us.
I feel relax knowing Men of honour Legacies Liveth till eternity. You travel beyond in the holy month of Ramadhan on our Democracy anniversary. This is a testimony that you sojourn a worthy life.
Let’s all take a clue from Professor Abubakar Momoh- write something worth reading or do something worth writing about. This isn’t the end of Abubakar Momoh; his name will forever remain on sand of time.
May almighty Allah grant his family, Yoruba Nation and our dear Nation the fortitude to bear the loss.
Forever in our heart. ADIEU!- Comrade Lekan Biliamin-OBAA, Coordinator, YYC-Lagos State Chapter
What a very sad news. How do I begin to explain how closely we related when I was in LASU. He was my staff adviser when I established the first serious journalistic concept on the campus, DYNAMO newsmagazine. Not many Lasuites will ever know about the publication because the university authority was uncomfortable with the brand of journalism I was bringing into the then 4-year old institution. So it was banned just after its first edition. And I was hounded by the university using the chief security officer, one retired Major Amosu. It was the beginning of my struggle on the campus even as a 100 level student. Prof. Momoh (not even confirmed Ph.d then) together with a philosophy lecturer Madu Dukor stood by me. Fast forward to the prolonged LASU crisis in 1992/93. 33 of us student leaders and activists were pronounced expelled while 30 lecturers were also declared sacked. Momoh was one of them. We stood united and waded through the thorny path together until we eventually got victory. Momoh was one of those who inspired many of us to know that patriotism is in constant struggle to ensure that our nation knows no agony, and that speaking out against all forms of oppression at any level should be a way of life. Or what is life without struggle? His erudition was never in doubt and he was fearless. He was a major backbone of the ASUU executive led by Attahiru Jega early 90’s to mid-90’s when he served as the body’s national treasurer. But more importantly stood resolutely with the leadership of ASUU against the Babangida’s government oppressive policies. Comrade, the world will miss you. Nigeria will miss you. We had thought your kind will live to witness the egalitarian society you spent all your years on earth to preach. Adieu comrade of all comrades…by AbdulWasiu Sanusi.
Seriously! So painful! The great and a renowned academic! May his soul rest in perfect peace! – Gbolahan Kayode Ajibose
Wat a sad democracy day,Rest in Peace Prof. Abubakar Momoh –Adesanya Damilare Hernuoluwapo
You stood for me as a father even if I had no strong ties with you. You taught me how to pull through every stages in life. A man of honour, a scholar per excellence. How am I to believe this shocking news that you will be gone forever. Academia will miss you. Rest In Peace Professor Abubakar Momoh. Inna Lillah wa inna illayhi rajiun –Odunuga Latyphah Tinuola
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