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By JOE APU
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Thursday, April 2, 2026, inaugurate its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, marking a key step toward the federation’s upcoming elections.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja and will be presided over by NFF President and President of WAFU B Zone, Ibrahim Musa Gusau.
The two committees were constituted during the NFF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Yenagoa last week. A total of 12 members were appointed, with seven serving on the Electoral Committee and five on the Electoral Appeals Committee.
The Electoral Committee will comprise five full members—including a chairperson, vice chairperson, and three members—alongside two alternates. Meanwhile, the Electoral Appeals Committee will consist of three full members and two alternates.
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According to the NFF, the Electoral Committee is mandated to oversee and supervise the entire electoral process in line with the provisions of the NFF Statutes (March 2026 edition) and the Electoral Code (March 2026).
Its responsibilities include organizing, conducting, and monitoring elections during the federation’s Congress.
Those appointed to serve across both committees include Barrister Matthew Burkala, SAN; Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke; Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; Alhaji Babagoni Grema; Barrister Benjamin Sak; Mallam Bature Musa; Prof. Abdulmalik Awwal; Arinze Azubuike Anughere, Esq; Hon. (Dr) Akogun Olugbenga Omole; Abayomi Akin Omoyimi, Esq; Ayibaye Peter Great Temedie, Esq; and Ayi Ekpo Ukpayam.
Thursday’s inauguration formally activates the committees ahead of the NFF Executive Committee elections, which are scheduled to hold in Lafia on September 26, 2026.
