Presidential Candidates Petition Tinubu Over NBBF Election Issues
On October 12, 2026, three presidential aspirants (Mr. Igoche Mark, Mr. Olumide Oyedeji, and Mr. Ejike Ugboaja) submitted a petition to President Tinubu and other key officials, alleging serious irregularities in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) electoral process for the 2026–2030 term. They claimed that the outgoing NBBF President, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, who is also the Chairman of NNPC Ltd, has manipulated the process to favor Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria.
The petitioners noted that over fifteen legitimate State Basketball Association Chairmen and delegates were removed and replaced with unqualified individuals to secure votes for Abdullahi. They also questioned Abdullahi's eligibility to lead the NBBF while serving as a Chief Executive of a Federal Government agency, citing the Public Service Rules that prohibit full-time public servants from engaging in outside business activities.
The stakeholders urged President Tinubu to intervene to protect the integrity of the sport.
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