The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association has issued Notice No. 5, publishing the list of aspirants who have submitted their respective Letters of Expression of Interest to contest in the 2026 Elections of the Nigerian Bar Association.

In the Notice seen by CITY LAWYER, the Committee informed members of the Bar that the attached lists contain the names of aspirants who have indicated their interest in contesting the 2026 NBA Elections as National Officers and as Representatives of the NBA in the General Council of the Bar, having complied with ECNBA 2026 Notices Numbers 2 and 3 dated 11th and 12th February 2026 respectively.

A total of 26 aspirants signified interest to contest as NBA representatives to the General Council of the Bar.

The ECNBA clarified that it is yet to call for the nomination of candidates, noting that nomination is a separate exercise under the Nigerian Bar Association Constitution 2015 (as amended in 2025) and the Schedule thereto.

The Committee further urged aspirants and all members of the Association to strictly adhere to the provisions of the extant Constitution, the Schedule thereto, and ECNBA 2026 Notice No. 4 dated 13th February 2026 relating to campaigns.

The Notice is dated 2nd March 2026 and was signed by Aham Ejelam, SAN, Chairman (ECNBA 2026), and Ibrahim Aliyu Nassarawa, Esq., Secretary (ECNBA 2026), from the ECNBA Secretariat, NBA House, 24 Oro Ago Street, Garki, Abuja.

For National Offices, the presidential race is a tripodal battle between Mr. Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN (Lagos, 2003), Mr. Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN (Abuja, 1991), and Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya (Lagos, 2002).

In the contest for First Vice President are Chief Oghenero Okoro (Warri, 1998), Luqman Laoye (Ibadan, 1989), and Onimisi Stephen Obajaja (Lagos, 2003). Nuhu John Egya (Keffi, 2010) is vying for Second Vice President, while Iniobong Irene Pepple (Port Harcourt, 2001) is the sole aspirant listed for Third Vice President.

The General Secretary position has drawn multiple contenders, including Afamefuna Okwudili Okeke (Abuja, 2003); Barth Okoye-Aniche (Aba, 1991); Chidi Vick Ezenwafor (Abuja, 2008); Dr. Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka (Onitsha, 2005); Nnaebuka Onyebuchi Nwaeze (Garki, 2008); and Okey Leo Ohagba (Port Harcourt, 2007).

For Assistant General Secretary, the aspirants are Benjamin Emeka Enyiagu (Oji River, 2015); Chiduabo Prince Henry Mamah (Onitsha, 2018); Gladys Aghogho Okpomor (Minna, 2015); Onwudinjo Lucky Eloka (Anaocha, 2019); Osarodion Michael Igiede (Benin, 2014); and Osatohamwen Uwagboe (Benin, 2014).

Esther Ifeoma Jimoh (Lagos, 2001) is the sole aspirant for Treasurer. Those contesting for Welfare Secretary include Akinwunmi Samson (Ekpoma, 2008); Aigbokhai Oaikhena Osagie (Benin, 2011); Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam (Abuja, 2015); Chiwendu Ugochukwu (Lagos, 2011); and Ernest Ezindu Uwanaka (Idemili, 2012).

For the office of Publicity Secretary, the aspirants are Lawrence Ikpehai Ayewa (Udu, 2012); Prince Ikwuadi Azubuike (Degema, 2015); Yakubu Moses Ede (Keffi, 2010); Aki Uwomano Anthony Junior (Asaba, 2018); Hadiza Nasir Ahmad (Kano, 2016); Lukman Oladimeji Jaiyeola (Ikorodu, 2017); and Meti Monday Ukpeh (Uyo, 2019).

The ECNBA urged all aspirants and members of the Association to strictly comply with the provisions of the Constitution and existing campaign regulations, noting that the formal nomination process will be announced in due course.

FULL LIST
National Officers Aspirants

President
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN (Lagos Branch, 2003).
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN (Abuja Branch, 1991).
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya (Lagos Branch, 2002).

First Vice President
Chief Oghenero Okoro (Warri Branch, 1998).
Luqman Laoye (Ibadan Branch, 1989).
Onimisi Stephen Obajaja (Lagos Branch, 2003).

Second Vice President
Nuhu John Egya (Keffi Branch, 2010).
Third Vice President
Iniobong Irene Pepple (Port Harcourt Branch, 2001).

General Secretary
Afamefuna Okwudili Okeke (Abuja Branch, 2003).
Barth Okoye-Aniche (Aba Branch, 1991).
Chidi Vick Ezenwafor (Abuja Branch, 2008).
Dr. Rapulechukwu Ernest Nduka (Onitsha Branch, 2005).
Nnaebuka Onyebuchi Nwaeze (Garki Branch, 2008).
Okey Leo Ohagba (Port Harcourt Branch, 2007).

Assistant General Secretary
Benjamin Emeka Enyiagu (Oji River Branch, 2015).
Chiduabo Prince Henry Mamah (Onitsha Branch, 2018).
Gladys Aghogho Okpomor (Minna Branch, 2015).
Onwudinjo Lucky Eloka (Anaocha Branch, 2019).
Osarodion Michael Igiede (Benin Branch, 2014).
Osatohamwen Uwagboe (Benin Branch, 2014).

Treasurer
Esther Ifeoma Jimoh (Lagos Branch, 2001).

Welfare Secretary
Akinwunmi Samson (Ekpoma Branch, 2008).
Aigbokhai Oaikhena Osagie (Benin Branch, 2011).
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam (Abuja Branch, 2015).
Chiwendu Ugochukwu (Lagos Branch, 2011).
Ernest Ezindu Uwanaka (Idemili Branch, 2012).

Publicity Secretary
Lawrence Ikpehai Ayewa (Udu Branch, 2012).
Prince Ikwuadi Azubuike (Degema Branch, 2015).
Yakubu Moses Ede (Keffi Branch, 2010).
Aki Uwomano Anthony Junior (Asaba Branch, 2018).
Hadiza Nasir Ahmad (Kano Branch, 2016).
Lukman Oladimeji Jaiyeola (Ikorodu Branch, 2017).
Meti Monday Ukpeh (Uyo Branch, 2019).

General Council of the Bar Aspirants
Arinze Celestine Chukwu of Aba East Branch (called to Bar in 2015), practices from No. 7 Factory Road, Eziukwu Junction, Aba, Abia State.
Assam Akpan Assan of Calabar East Branch (2015 call), operates from Lex Fori Partners, 1 Barak Road, Calabar.
Augustine Enefiok Udoh of Uyo Branch (2002 call), is based at No. 148 Oron Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Celestine Nwaokoma Nwankwo of Okehi Branch (2006 call), has chambers at 51C Emekuku Lane, Port Harcourt.
Chidi Betsy Nnaji of Idemili Branch (2007 call), practices in Nkpor, Anambra State.
Daniel Ka-Ayii Kip of Calabar Branch (2012 call).
Ikechukwu Ogbonna of Warri Branch (2006 call).
Jane Omonor Apollos-James of Port Harcourt Branch (2015 call).
Joy Obianuju Nnani of Nike Branch (2006 call).
Kingsley Chukwunonso Ehujuo of Owerri Branch (2002 call).
Ozoaka Marcellinus Nduka of Enugu Branch (1990 call).
Dhikrullah Adewale Balogun of Ibadan Branch (2008 call).
Foluke Olamiposi Akinmolledun of Lagos Branch (2001 call).
Joseph Oluwafemi Olumudi of Ikeja Branch (2012 call).
Kadir Temim of Ibadan Branch (2008 call).
Rotimi Komolafe of Ikeja Branch (2015 call).
Bulus Yohanna Atsen of Garki Branch (2009 call).
Dafer Ledak Dazuk of Jos Branch (1986 call).
Friday Owicho Enejo of Barnawa Branch (2012 call).
Ganiyu Ajape of Abuja Branch (1992 call).
Jibrin Umoru of Abuja Branch (2014 call).
Johnson Pius Ayah of Bwari Branch (2017 call).
Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim of Kano Branch (2003 call).
Olorunmola Michael Olarewaju of Lokoja Branch (2002 call).
Onimisi Friday Umar of Kogi Branch (2007 call).
Promise Irini-Ose Ajumebor of Yola Branch (2013 call).

CREDIT: The listing of the aspirants was culled from BARRISTERNG

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