NBA President-elect vows to unite Bar, discusses e-voting with Tinubu

The president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to work towards healing divisions within the legal profession and fostering unity. Her commitment comes ahead of her inauguration, scheduled for the end of August.

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My swearing-in is not until the end of August. In the meantime, I continue to reach out to members and stakeholders so that we can work together to improve things, heal any hurt anyone has, and ensure that the NBA continues to fulfil its role to society.

Badejo-Okusanya met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where she shared her vision for the NBA. She stated that consultations with members and stakeholders are already underway to address concerns stemming from the recent election and to strengthen the association's unity. "My swearing-in is not until the end of August. In the meantime, I continue to reach out to members and stakeholders so that we can work together to improve things, heal any hurt anyone has, and ensure that the NBA continues to fulfil its role to society," she said.

During the meeting with President Tinubu, discussions focused on the challenges associated with electronic voting and the integration of technology in electoral processes. The President-elect assured members and the public that her administration would prioritize reconciliation, inclusiveness, and institutional stability. "Everything that needs to be done, I can assure members and the public that I will do. We’ll make sure that we unite ourselves and put our house in order," she added.

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He congratulated me on the victory. We talked about the challenges of electronic voting and technology, and we spoke about ways in which we can continue to improve our processes. It was very encouraging.

Badejo-Okusanya's election marks a historic moment as she is the first woman to be elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association. She expressed that the conversation with President Tinubu was "very encouraging" and centered on improving the NBA's electoral system through continuous reforms.

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Everything that needs to be done, I can assure members and the public that I will do. We’ll make sure that we unite ourselves and put our house in order.