2026 NBA Election Results: Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Makes History as Nigerian Bar Association President

2026 NBA Election Results: Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Makes History as Nigerian Bar Association President

Description: Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). See the full list of winners, voting results, and key highlights from the 2026 NBA elections.

2026 NBA Election Results: Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Elected 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association

The 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Elections have concluded, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, emerging as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

The results, officially announced by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) on Sunday, mark a historic moment for the legal profession in Nigeria, as Badejo-Okusanya becomes only the second woman to lead the NBA, following Priscilla Kuye, who served as president between 1991 and 1992.

Her victory is widely viewed as a significant milestone for gender inclusion and leadership within Nigeria's legal community.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Wins NBA Presidential Election

Following a keenly contested race, Badejo-Okusanya secured:

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN – 12,317 votes (47.18%) ✅ Winner

Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN – 7,934 votes (30.39%)

Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN – 5,855 votes (22.43%)

She will serve as NBA President for a two-year term (2026–2028).

Voter Turnout

According to the ECNBA:

Registered voters: 82,172

Votes cast: 26,184

Voter turnout: 31.86%

The election was conducted electronically, with results released through the official ECNBA portal.

Full List of Winners – 2026 NBA National Elections

President

🏆 Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN

First Vice-President

🏆 Chief Oghenero Okoro

Second Vice-President

🏆 Egya Nuhu John (Unopposed)

Third Vice-President

🏆 Pepple Iniobong Irene (Unopposed)

General Secretary

🏆 Afam O. Okeke

Assistant General Secretary

🏆 Aghogho Gladys Okpomor

Treasurer

🏆 Esther Ifeoma Jimoh (Unopposed)

Welfare Secretary

🏆 Audrey Chinelo Ofoegbunam

Publicity Secretary

🏆 Dr. Prince I. Azubuike

Assistant Publicity Secretary

🏆 Hadiza Nasir Ahmad

Eastern Zone Representative

🏆 Chidi Betsy Nnaji

Western Zone Representative

🏆 Rotimi Komolafe

Northern Zone Representative

🏆 Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim

A Historic Milestone for the Nigerian Bar Association

Badejo-Okusanya's emergence represents a major milestone in the history of the Nigerian Bar Association. More than three decades after Priscilla Kuye broke the gender barrier, the NBA has once again entrusted its leadership to a woman.

Legal observers say the new administration is expected to focus on strengthening the rule of law, promoting judicial independence, protecting lawyers' welfare, and advancing reforms within Nigeria's justice system.

What the New NBA Leadership Means

The newly elected executives will oversee the affairs of the association for the next two years, with expectations to:

Promote judicial reforms.

Improve members' welfare.

Defend the rule of law and constitutional democracy.

Strengthen legal education and professional ethics.

Enhance the NBA's role in national development.

Conclusion

The successful conclusion of the 2026 NBA National Elections marks another important chapter in the association's history. With Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya at the helm, members of the legal profession will be watching closely as the new leadership begins its mandate.

The election also reflects growing diversity in leadership and renewed expectations for reforms that will shape the future of Nigeria's legal profession.

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