NBA Presidential Election Delayed Due to Cyberattack

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) announced the suspension of its presidential election process scheduled to commence on July 18, 2026, due to a cyberattack that targeted its electronic voting platform. The Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) reported that external actors attempted to disrupt the election process, leading to the decision to halt voting.

Cybersecurity experts were activated to respond to the attack and restore normal operations. The committee emphasized that no votes would be accepted until the platform was fully secured.

Lawyers were urged to remain calm and await further official communication. The election process has been marred by controversy, including legal challenges and allegations of external interference.

The NBA's National Executive Council had previously approved a five-member electoral committee, chaired by Aham Ejelam, with Ibrahim Nassarawa serving as secretary. The situation is further complicated by ongoing disputes regarding the legitimacy of the electoral process and calls for the resignation of NBA President Afam Osigw.