Nigeria Judo Federation proposes five-year suspensions for ex-board

The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Judo Federation has proposed sanctions against members of the former board led by Dr Musa Oshodi, which may include suspensions of up to five years. This decision, announced in a statement on October 21, 2026, follows a mandate from the National Sports Commission.

The notice was sent to various stakeholders, including state associations and athletes. The committee will assess the eligibility of the former board members individually based on the federation's statutes and electoral regulations.

Grounds for review include alleged non-compliance with governance regulations, misinterpretation of institutional autonomy, and the dissemination of misleading statements regarding the board's dissolution. Additionally, concerns were raised about the registration of individuals without proper judo affiliation on the official IJF database.

The committee emphasized that any allegations of serious misconduct would be investigated, and sanctions could be imposed following a fair disciplinary process. The proposed sanctions are not final until validated by the appropriate authority.