Barrister Lanre Glover, Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), don assure dem say the election to choose new president and executive members for Thursday, October 15, 2026 go be free and fair. Glover tok with sports journalists for Abuja, say all contestants go get equal opportunity according to the federation electoral guidelines.
The committee clear three presidential aspirants sharp sharp: Olumide Joshua Oyedeji, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi and Ejike Ugboaja. Mark Igoche get until Monday, October 12, to submit hin outstanding tax clearance certificate or dem go disqualify am. Former national coach and board member Ayo Bakare no qualify because e submit hin nomination form after the deadline.
Ugo Udeze come out as the only cleared nominee for the vice-presidential position. For the zonal contests, Osaze Omoroghon and Fubara Fibiga go compete for the South-South seat, while the South-West race get Adesanya Babatunde Adeola and Babatunde Omotayo Ogunade, wey people dey call Babs Ogunade. The North-West go see Yusuf Surajo against Shaibu Mohammed, and Abubakar Kaka na the only candidate for the North-East. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi dey listed for North-Central and Ugo Udeze for South-East.
