Barrister Lanre Glover, Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has assured stakeholders of a free and fair election to choose a new president and executive members on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Glover spoke with sports journalists in Abuja, saying all contestants would be given equal opportunities in line with the federation's electoral guidelines.
The committee cleared three presidential aspirants outright: Olumide Joshua Oyedeji, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi and Ejike Ugboaja. Mark Igoche was given until Monday, October 12, to submit his outstanding tax clearance certificate or face disqualification. Former national coach and board member Ayo Bakare was ruled out for submitting his nomination form after the deadline.
Ugo Udeze emerged as the sole cleared nominee for the vice-presidential position. In the zonal contests, Osaze Omoroghon and Fubara Fibiga will vie for the South-South seat, while the South-West race features Adesanya Babatunde Adeola and Babatunde Omotayo Ogunade, known as Babs Ogunade. The North-West will see Yusuf Surajo against Shaibu Mohammed, and Abubakar Kaka is the sole candidate for the North-East. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi is listed for North-Central and Ugo Udeze for South-East.
