Former Nigeria basketball player wey dem call Hassan don tell voters for the NBBF (Nigerian Basketball Federation) election wey dey come say make dem support new leaders, no be recycle the same old names again. Him say the federation need new ideas to break the cycle of factionalism and inherited loyalty.
As 2026 election dey near, Hassan say experience for sports administration no suppose be only about how long you don dey inside federation politics. Him yarn say modern sports management need skill for business, governance, technology, sponsorship, communication and how to engage stakeholders.
"To be new inside federation structure no mean say you no sabi leadership, management, business, institution-building or stakeholder engagement," him tok.
Him also warn say make pipo no use fake allegations during campaign. Him insist say any claim must pass through proper investigation and due process. "Media report no be conviction. Allegation no be finding. Investigation no be proof of guilt," Hassan tok.
Hassan call all the candidates say make dem tell Nigerians how dem go build domestic league wey go sustain itself commercially, develop grassroots basketball, bring sponsorship and stop factional wahala. Him point to D'Tigress – Nigeria women national team – achievement as proof say Nigeria basketball get big potential.
