The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday, 26th June 2026, successfully conducted its 2026 Branch Elections, with voting commencing at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at about 4:00 p.m.

The election was peaceful, transparent, and seamless, with the entire process streamed live on Zoom, enabling members to remotely observe and monitor the proceedings in real time.

Ahead of the polls, the Branch had on 19th June 2026 held a well attended Manifesto Day, during which candidates presented their programmes and engaged members.

While most positions were returned unopposed, the contests for the offices of Vice Chairman and Assistant Secretary generated keen interest among members, emerging as the only fiercely contested positions in the election.

At the conclusion of the exercise, the following candidates emerged victorious:

• Chairman: Ayodeji Omowonuola Olabiwonnu
• Vice Chairman: Linda Igiewe
• Secretary: Folakemi Eniola Jegede
• Treasurer: Rasheed Ayobami Olusesi
• Financial Secretary: Adebukola Tosin Iyilade
• Publicity Secretary: Sesi Oluseyi Hundeyin
• Social Secretary: Olusegun Oluwaponmile Adaranijo
• Welfare Secretary: Mathew Esosa Ero
• Provost: Sideeq Sunday Rabiu
• Assistant Secretary: Tolulope Timothy Ige

The newly elected Executive Committee members are expected to formally assume office upon the expiration of the tenure of the current Executive Committee in December 2026.

Announcer:
Kayode Agbedejobi, Esq.
Publicity Secretary, NBA Ikeja

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