The Nigeria Basketball federation elections are gathering momentum amid a legal challenge, calls for a credible process and controversy surrounding one of the presidential candidates, mustapha abdullahi.
The federal high court in abuja has declined an application to stop thursday’s election, fixing november third, 2026, for the hearing of a suit challenging the legality of the nbbf elective congress held in yola, adamawa state.
The suit was filed by ayodele bakare the only asirant disqualified in the race for nbbf president.
Bakare alleges that the elective congress violated the federation’s constitution challenging the process adopted in covening the congress in yola.
The legal green light comes amid escalating drama.
three presidential candidates—olumide oyedeji, igoche mark, and ejike ugboaja—have jointly petitioned president bola tinubu, alleging gross constitutional breaches by the outgoing administration.
They claim the electoral system has been heavily manipulated to favor a specific successor, mustapha abdullahi who himself is facing an alleged 500 billion naira misappropriation
Abdullahi has denied the allegations describing the claims as mischievous rumours intended to distract him from his nbbf presidential ambition.
Mustapha who is currently the director-general of the energy commission of nigeria maintains that the agency’s expenditure is subject to federal government appropriation and due process.
He also stressed that an invitation by the economic and financial crimes commission for questioning should not be taken as proof of wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, the sports writers association of nigeria has urged the federation to ensure a free, fair and transparent election.
Swan president isaiah benjamin called for strict adherence to the nbbf constitution, equal opportunities for eligible aspirants and peaceful participation, saying a credible process would strengthen confidence in the federation.
Editor..Roluke Ogundele
