Olumide Akpata has spoken on his
victory at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections.
He defeated two Senior Advocates
of Nigeria (SANs) to become the first non-SAN president in many years.
The winner polled 9,891 votes out
of the total 18,256 ballots cast.
Babatunde Ajibade (SAN) garnered
4,328 votes, while Dele Adesina (SAN) got 3,982 votes.
Akpata was formerly the Chairman,
NBA Section on Business Law.
The tenure of outgoing Pau Usoro
(SAN) led executive elapses in August.
In his reaction on Friday, the
incoming president stated that history was made.
“I want to thank each and
everyone of you who supported me and who was part of this process. I want to
salute my entire team who worked tirelessly to make this a reality, sacrificing
precious time to deliver our mandate.
“I also want to thank all lawyers
for their massive support. The Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc will work
for each and every one of its members and will work for the society too.
Indeed, we will make the Bar work for all!”, he tweeted.
Tawo Tawo (SAN), Electoral
Committee Chairman, declared Akpata winner and the 30th NBA President.
John O Aikpokpo-Martins emerged
1st Vice President, Adeyemo Kazeem Debo emerged 2nd Vice President.
Oduah Joyce is the new General
Secretary; Nwadialo Esther Uchenna – Assistant Secretary; Mercy Ijato Agada –
Treasurer; and Edun Olukunle – Welfare Secretary.
Anagor Raphael Nnamdi emerged
Financial Secretary; Nduka Rapuluchukwu Ernest – Publicity Secretary; Naza
Ferdinand Afam – Assistant Publicity Secretary.
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