NBA Set to Elect First Female President in 2026

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) will hold elections in July 2026 to select a leader for the next two years, with a focus on electing its first female president, Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya SAN. The election comes at a critical time for the Nigerian legal profession, which has faced significant challenges, including issues related to the rule of law and the judiciary's integrity.

The current president, Afam Osigwe SAN, is stepping down, and Okusanya's candidacy stands out due to her vision for an independent and empowered bar. She aims to address the urgent economic realities faced by young lawyers and proposes reforms to restore dignity within the profession.

Okusanya's manifesto includes five transformative pillars and seeks to inspire a new generation of lawyers to actively defend democracy and the constitution. Her candidacy represents a historic opportunity for the NBA to break gender barriers and redefine its role in Nigeria's legal landscape.