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NBA Election: Badejo Leads As Akangbe Raises Voting Concerns
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged in the lead in Nigerian Bar Association presidential election based on early electronic voting results, while rival candidate Kunle Akangbe questioned aspects of the voting process and called for greater transparency. The voting commenced at 7:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, and……
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged in the lead in Nigerian Bar Association presidential election based on early electronic voting results, while rival candidate Kunle Akangbe questioned aspects of the voting process and called for greater transparency.
The voting commenced at 7:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, and ended at 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026 according to the association.
TVC News Online checks as of 8:35 a.m., results released by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) showed Okusanya, leading the presidential race with 12,317 votes (47.18%). She was followed by Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, with 7,934 votes (30.39%), while Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, had secured 5,855 votes (22.43%).
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However, one of the candidates, Akangbe, has alleged irregularities in the electronic voting process, claiming that many lawyers were unable to cast their votes.
In a statement posted on his X page on Saturday, he said, “Throughout the ongoing NBA elections, I have received reports from lawyers across the country who say they have been unable to cast their votes due to challenges with the voting process. Regrettably, I have also been unable to cast my own vote despite repeated attempts.”
He also alleged that the voting platform allowed multiple voting.
“We have records showing that the system allows people to vote twice, when it should be one member one vote,” he claimed.
Despite the concerns, Akangbe urged lawyers not to abandon the process.
“Continue trying to exercise your right to vote for as long as the voting window remains open. Leadership is tested most in difficult moments. Let us remain peaceful, resolute, and committed to protecting the credibility of our Association,” he said.
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association had yet to respond publicly to the allegations at the time of filing this report.
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