Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, is leading the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election in early electronic vote tallies reported on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Multiple outlets report that as counting progresses, Badejo-Okusanya has secured around 4,860 votes, representing about 41.7% of ballots counted so far. Her closest rival, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, is trailing with about 3,851 votes (about 33.1%). Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, is in third place with roughly 2,824–2,924 votes (about 25.1%), depending on the time of reporting. Sources also state that the vote count is ongoing and final results are not yet available. The election is taking place amid prior controversy, including calls for postponement, demands for mandatory NIN verification, and allegations of interference. In response to claims of improper conduct, outgoing NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN, denies any attempt to rig or influence the process, saying the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) operates independently. Badejo-Okusanya campaigns on improving lawyers’ welfare and professional development, among other priorities.