Who was the electoral chairman who conducted the 1983 election?

Analyze the question: The question asks who chaired the federal electoral body (FEDECO) that conducted the 1983 general elections in Nigeria, during the Second Republic.

Concept: Heads of Nigeria's electoral bodies

• Chief Michael Ani: Chairman of FEDECO in 1964 and 1965 (First Republic, the Federal Electoral Commission).
• Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey: Chairman of FEDECO from 1978 to 1983. He conducted the 1979 and 1983 elections.
• Prof. Eme Awa: Chairman of FEDECO for the 1979 elections.
• Chief Israel Esua: Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) in 1980s, under Babangida.
• Prof. Humphrey Nwosu: Chairman of NEC, who conducted the annulled June 12, 1993 election.

Solution:

1. The 1983 elections were held in the Second Republic under FEDECO.
2. Prof. Eme Awa led FEDECO in 1979, and Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey took over and led FEDECO in 1983.
3. The 1983 election was therefore conducted under Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey.

Correct answer: C. Justice Victor Ovie-Whiskey

Tip: Remember the pairing by year:

• 1979 → Awa
• 1983 → Ovie-Whiskey
• 1993 → Nwosu
• 1964/65 → Ani

Think "Awa came first, then Whiskey". Chronological order helps you avoid mixing them up.