Presidency Apologizes for Error in Honoring Living Nigerian Icons

The Presidency has issued a formal apology for mistakenly listing two living Nigerian icons, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu, under the Posthumous Honours category during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech.

Error Sparks Public Outcry
The mix-up occurred during the President’s televised address at the National Assembly, where he honored dozens of pro-democracy activists and national figures for their roles in Nigeria’s return to democratic governance. The error drew swift public attention and confusion.

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Presidency Acknowledges Oversight
In a statement released hours later, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, admitted the error and assured Nigerians that necessary corrections would be made. “Under the Posthumous Award category, the names of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included. Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category,” Onanuga said.

Corrections to be Made
The Presidency has promised to correct the error across all State House digital platforms. “We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms,” the statement read.

The Presidency’s apology aims to rectify the mistake and restore the dignity of the two living Nigerian icons.