@kaladze__ This happened to me today, but it was inside the church. I was talking to Baba God, and immediately I opened my eyes, I saw myself on the big screen....Omo I burst to laugh immediately 😂. I was like , videographer leave me make I reason baba God without putting me up nah.
A BOLD MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE.
Today, I stand before you with a heart filled with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility.
I am truly humbled by the confidence that members of the Nigerian Bar Association have reposed in me by electing me to serve as your President.
Thank you for believing in our shared vision of A BOLDER BAR THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every member who believed that our Association can be stronger, more inclusive, more responsive, and better positioned to serve the interests of all lawyers.
Over the past months, I had the privilege of travelling across our nation, engaging with colleagues in every state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. I listened to your hopes, your concerns, your aspirations, and your ideas. Those conversations shaped this campaign, and they will continue to guide my leadership.
I extend my sincere appreciation to every member who participated in this election, regardless of the candidate you supported. The election is over. We are one Bar, united by a common commitment to the advancement of our profession and the defence of justice and the rule of law.
I congratulate my fellow contestants for their commitment to our Association and for enriching this democratic process. I look forward to working with all of you as partners in building an NBA that reflects the very best of our profession.
To the BBOLD Campaign Council, our volunteers, coordinators, supporters, friends, colleagues, and every person who worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, I cannot thank you enough. Your dedication, sacrifice, belief, and hard work made this journey possible. I am deeply grateful.
To my husband, thank you for your love, your sacrifices, your encouragement, and your unwavering belief in me throughout this journey. Your support, strength, and quiet confidence have meant more than words can express. I am deeply grateful to have walked this path with you by my side. Thank you for being my steadfast partner through it all.
To my family, mentors, friends, and everyone who stood by me with their prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support, thank you for walking this journey with me.
Today marks not the end of a campaign, but the beginning of a new responsibility.
I pledge to lead with integrity, courage, humility, fairness, and accountability. I will be a President for every member of the Nigerian Bar Association. Together, we will build an Association where every lawyer has the opportunity to earn better, live better, and practise better.
The work begins now.
May God continue to bless the Nigerian Bar Association and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you, and God bless you all.
- Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb (Mrs. B)
Partner, ALP NG & Co
President-Elect, Nigerian Bar Association
#BBold
I rarely want to talk about politics in Osun State because of the threat of attacks by miscreants. I simply don't have the physical or mental capacity to deal with the backlash. However, the VAT data released yesterday shows just how poorly the current government is performing.
If it weren't for the Federal Government's efforts, many of the things being paraded as achievements wouldn't have happened at all. How on earth are Yobe, Borno, or other North Eastern states performing better than Osun? Even Ekiti State—where people joke that the only thing they
@Lewa_Forbes_ See what Adeleke is causing now🙄🙄🙄. Make Ekiti kete's dey laugh my post, dey shine teeth on my post. What a big disrespect from Ekiti ketes 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
If NBA can not conduct free, fair and credible election then there is not point in having election at all. 😂😂😂😂😂😂. This is so funny to me. Like, all these silk, learned Esquire dey behave like Ipaja NURTW 😂
Today is bigger than any one candidate.
Throughout the ongoing NBA elections, I have received reports from lawyers across the country who say they have been unable to cast their votes due to challenges with the voting process. Regrettably, I have also been unable to cast my own vote despite repeated attempts. We have records showing that the system allows people to vote twice, when it should be one member one vote.
Every eligible member of our Association deserves the opportunity to participate in a free, fair, transparent, and credible election. The integrity of our democratic process must inspire confidence in every voter.
To everyone who believes in this vision, I urge you: do not give up. Continue trying to exercise your right to vote for as long as the voting window remains open.
Leadership is tested most in difficult moments. Let us remain peaceful, resolute, and committed to protecting the credibility of our Association.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb
Candidate, Office of the President
Nigerian Bar Association
Afam and his lackeys in the ECNBA have successfully disenfranchised me.
Up till this moment, I have not been allowed to cast my vote.
I am deeply disappointed that this could happen to me in an association I have belonged to since 2019.
I genuinely hoped there would be a change in their style and approach, but it appears the leopard has not changed its spots.
At this point, I may no longer participate in any NBA election or poll going forward.
Congratulations to everyone involved!