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AFAM OSIGWE WINS NBA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

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AFAM OSIGWE WINS NBA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Afam Osigwe as its new National President.

Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), emerged victorious in the 2024 NBA National Officers Election, polling 20,435 votes.

He defeated his closest rival, Tobenna Erojikwe, who secured 10,998 votes, and Chukwuma Ikwuazom (SAN), who came third with 9,018 votes.

Osigwe, a former NBA General Secretary, will succeed the outgoing president, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN).

The voting which began on Saturday, ended at 11:59 pm.

In other positions, Sabastine Anyia emerged as the 1st Vice-President with 12,114 votes, defeating Bartholomew Aguegbodo, who scored 6,864 votes.

For the 2nd Vice-President position, Bolatumi Animashaun won with 26,534 votes, while his closest rival Pius Oiwoh, garnered 11,121 votes.

Zainab Garba won the 3rd Vice-President position with 23,550 votes, while her closest rival, Michael Olorunmola, got 13,897 votes.

Mobolaji Ojibara won the General Secretary position with 25,713 votes, defeating Abdulwasiu Alfa, who got 11,730 votes.

Henry Ehi emerged as the Assistant General Secretary with 28,552 votes, while his closest rival Oluwaseun Aka, received 8,317 votes.

Nyada Auta secured the Welfare Secretary position with 18,369 votes, defeating Oaikhena Osagie, who garnered 12,855 votes.

Also, Blessing Udofa-Poromon won the Treasurer position with 17,998 votes, topping her closest rival, Mbamala Chukwuemeka, who got 9,825 votes.

For the Publicity Secretary position, Bridget Edokwe won with 19,542 votes, defeating Charles Ajiboye, who scored 10,989 votes.Ebiere Ekpese was declared winner of the Assistant Publicity Secretary position with 26,955 votes, defeating Lawrence Ayewa, who garnered 9,690 votes

    • Dons Eze

    DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.

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