NMA Leadership Crisis: Disqualification Sparks Urgent Meeting
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is experiencing a leadership crisis due to the disqualification of candidates for its annual delegate meeting. The disqualification has drawn widespread condemnation from state chairmen and prompted an emergency meeting in Abuja, scheduled for April 22, where approximately 200 delegates are expected to attend.
Dr. Oreyemi Ifedayo, the chairman of the state chairmen caucus, emphasized the need for the NMA president, Bala Audu, to reverse the disqualification decision. Past presidents have warned that failure to intervene could lead to a breakdown of order within the association.
The committee's decision regarding the disqualification is deemed final, but there are calls for a reconsideration to ensure a level playing field. The situation is critical, as the upcoming delegate meeting is essential for restoring peace and order within the NMA.
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