Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, who is described as President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says she will resign if credible evidence that the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged emerges. The statement follows public controversy around the election, with some contestants and members of the legal profession alleging that the outcome may have been manipulated in her favour. In her response, Badejo-Okusanya rejects the rigging allegations and challenges the claims made by those contesting the election’s integrity. She states that her position will be conditional on what can be substantiated, pledging to step down if evidence of electoral misconduct is presented. Both outlets report that her comments are aimed at addressing doubts raised after the election and to set a standard for what would trigger her resignation. The controversy centers on claims of possible rigging, while her position emphasizes accountability based on verifiable proof.
NBA President-elect Badejo-Okusanya says she will resign if rigging evidence emerges
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, who is described as President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says she will resign if credible evidence that the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged eme...
- Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya is reported as the NBA President-elect.
- She pledges to resign if evidence of election rigging emerges.
- Some contestants and legal professionals have alleged the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged in her favour.
- Badejo-Okusanya dismisses the rigging allegations and denies favouritism claims.
- The election controversy relates to questions about the integrity of the result.
NBA President-elect Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, pledges to resign if evidence of rigging emerges in the recent NBA election, amidst controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-election-ill-resign-if-i-was-rigged-in-says-badejo-okusanya/
3 hours agoBadejo-Okusanya dismissed allegations by some contestants and members of the legal profession that the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged in her favour. The post NBA: I’ll resign if evidence of election rigging emerges – Badejo-Okusanya appeared first on Vanguard News.
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