Presidency apologises for mistakenly listing Pa Fasoranti, Dr. Madunagu in Posthumous Honours list

The Presidency has issued a formal apology after the names of two prominent Nigerians, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, and renowned scholar Dr. Edwin Madunagu, were mistakenly listed under the posthumous category of the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours announced by President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency admitted the error, clarifying that both Fasoranti and Madunagu are alive and should not have been included in that category.

The statement read: “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.

“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.”

The Presidency expressed regret over the mix-up and promised to correct the error across all State House digital platforms. “We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections and appreciate your understanding,” the statement added.