NBA president insists election process is fair and independent
Afam Osigwe, President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has rejected allegations that he is trying to rig or influence the association’s national officers’ election. He emphasized that the Electoral Committee operates independently and does not take instructions from him. Osigwe stated that the claims against him are politically motivated and unsupported by evidence. He also announced he would abstain from voting to reassure members of his neutrality.
What we know
- Afam Osigwe denied any involvement in rigging or interfering with the NBA election process, stressing the independence of the Electoral Committee.
- He described the allegations as politically motivated and lacking evidence, and noted that courts had dismissed previous claims of election rigging.
- Osigwe said he would not vote in the election to maintain neutrality and address concerns about his influence.
- He criticized the Incorporated Trustees of Egbe Amofin O’odua for attempting to impose a sole candidate and clarified that the NBA Constitution does not recognize the group.
- To ensure transparency, the NBA has invited the DSS, EFCC, ICPC, and foreign technical experts to monitor and scrutinize the electronic voting system.
