Bakare Advocates Justice Over Peace in NBBF Elections Debate
Ayodele Bakare, the President of Comets Basketball Club and former D'Tigers coach, has expressed his opposition to calls for peace following the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board elections. He insists that justice and fair play should not be compromised for the sake of maintaining peace.
In a statement titled “You Shouldn’t Stop Rape Victims From Seeking Justice, Should You?”, Bakare argues that those seeking accountability regarding the electoral process should not be condemned. He asserts that the pursuit of justice should not be seen as a refusal to embrace peace.
Bakare encourages stakeholders to allow aggrieved parties to pursue their grievances appropriately. His comments come in the context of the NBBF elections, which resulted in Dr Mustapha Abdullahi being elected as the new president after securing 40 votes, following the withdrawal of other candidates.
The elections have sparked disputes over the electoral process and compliance with the federation's constitution, leading to calls for both accountability and reconciliation.
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