Barrister Afam Osigwe has been elected as the national president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), after polling 20,435 votes.
Mr Osigwe, SAN, was elected at the 2024 NBA National Officers Election, held on Saturday.
Tobenna Erojikwe came second with 10,998 votes, and Chukwuma Ikwuazom, SAN, polled 9,018 votes to clinch the third position.
Mr Osigwe, a former NBA General Secretary, will succeed the outgoing president, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN.
Mr Sabastine Anyia emerged as the 1st Vice-President with 12,114 votes, defeating Bartholomew Aguegbodo, who scored 6,864 votes.
Bolatumi Animashaun won with 26,534 votes to become 2nd Vice-President, while his closest rival Pius Oiwoh, garnered 11,121 votes.
Zainab Garba won the 3rd Vice-President position with 23,550 votes, while her closest rival, Michael Olorunmola, got 13,897 votes.
Mobolaji Ojibara won the General Secretary position with 25,713 votes, defeating Abdulwasiu Alfa, who got 11,730 votes.
Mr Henry Ehi was elected Assistant General Secretary with 28,552 votes, while his closest rival Oluwaseun Aka, received 8,317 votes.
Nyada Auta secured the Welfare Secretary position with 18,369 votes, defeating Oaikhena Osagie, who garnered 12,855 votes.
Also, Blessing Udofa-Poromon won the Treasurer position with 17,998 votes, topping her closest rival, Mbamala Chukwuemeka, who got 9,825 votes.
Bridget Edokwe was elected Publicity Secretary with 19,542 votes, defeating Charles Ajiboye, who scored 10,989 votes.
