The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its Emergency Meeting held on Thursday, 16 July 2026, resolved that the 2026 NBA National Officers and General Council of the Bar (GCB) Elections will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
The resolution followed extensive deliberations by the NBA NEC, the Association’s highest decision-making body between Annual General Meetings.
The Council comprises Past Presidents of the NBA, the President, the General Secretary, Branch Chairmen, Branch Secretaries, Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), co-opted members, and other statutory members.
By this resolution, NEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the electoral process proceeds in accordance with the approved timetable and encouraged all eligible members to participate peacefully while upholding the democratic ideals and integrity of the Nigerian Bar Association.
