Olumide Oyedeji Challenges NBBF Election Results Over Irregularities

Olumide Oyedeji, a former captain of the D’Tigers, has announced his intention to seek legal action regarding the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elective congress held in Abuja at the ICC Centre. He contested for both a South-West representative position and the presidency but claims the election process was flawed, referring to it as a “selection” rather than a legitimate election.

Oyedeji stated that his name was initially omitted from the list of candidates, only being added to the ballot after he protested. Despite acknowledging his defeat, he raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the election, asserting that other candidates faced similar issues.

He emphasized that the integrity of sports administration in Nigeria is at stake and that such irregularities could affect many athletes. Oyedeji's primary goal is to ensure that future elections are conducted fairly and transparently, stating, “All I wanted was justice.” He is determined to pursue this matter further, insisting that the election's integrity must be upheld.