The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, has approved a one-month extension of the tenure of the Caretaker Committee of the NBA Wukari Branch, Taraba State, directing the Committee to conclude its outstanding electoral process and hand over to duly elected officers on or before December 10, 2026.
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The NBA President made it clear that the extension, which takes effect from November 11 to December 10, 2026, is final and that no further extension will be granted.
In a letter dated November 10, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Wukari Branch Caretaker Committee, Badejo-Okusanya explained that the decision followed the Committee’s request for additional time to complete elections into the Branch Executive Committee.
According to the letter, the Caretaker Committee had, in correspondence dated September 30, 2026, requested a three-month extension of its tenure to enable it to conduct the Branch elections.
However, after considering the request, the NBA President approved an extension of only one month, rather than the three months sought by the Committee.
“Having considered your request, I have approved an extension of 1 (one) month, from 11 November to 10 December 2026. The elections and handover to the duly elected Branch Executive Committee must be completed within this period,” the President stated.
She explained that the additional period was intended to allow the Committee to conclude an electoral process that had previously been interrupted.
The NBA President specifically directed that the electoral process should resume from the stage at which it was stopped, rather than restarting the entire exercise.
“This extension is to enable the Committee to conclude the electoral process that was interrupted. The process should therefore resume from the point at which it stopped and retain the steps already taken, subject to compliance with the NBA Constitution and the Uniform Bye-Laws for Branches. It does not authorise the commencement of a fresh electoral process,” the letter stated.
Badejo-Okusanya emphasised that the Committee must adhere strictly to the constitutional and regulatory provisions governing branch elections.
She also directed the Committee to ensure that all outstanding electoral activities were conducted fairly and transparently, with a clear timetable providing sufficient time for both the elections and the handover to the newly elected executives.
“Please ensure that the remaining electoral activities are completed in a fair and transparent manner, with a clear timetable that allows both the elections and handover to take place by 10 December 2026,” she directed.
The NBA President further instructed the Committee to submit a comprehensive report immediately after the elections.
According to her, the report must contain the election results and relevant electoral documentation, which should be forwarded to the Association’s Second Vice President, Mr. Nuhu John Egya.
She explained that Egya has supervisory responsibility for NBA branches in the Northern Zone and should be promptly consulted whenever clarification becomes necessary.
“Immediately after the elections, kindly submit a comprehensive report, including the results and relevant electoral documentation, to the 2nd Vice President, Mr. Nuhu John Egya. He has supervisory responsibility for Branches in the Northern Zone and should be consulted promptly if any clarification is required,” the President stated.
Badejo-Okusanya warned that the one-month extension would be the final opportunity for the Committee to complete the electoral process and ensure the installation of a duly elected Branch Executive Committee.
“This is the final extension, and no further extension will be granted,” she declared.
She expressed confidence that the Committee would treat the assignment with the required seriousness and conclude the process within the approved period.
“I trust that the Committee will give this assignment the attention it requires and bring the process to a successful conclusion within the time allowed,” she added.
The NBA President also thanked the Committee members for their service to the Branch and their cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to elected leadership.
Confirming the development in a statement released on November 11, 2026, the National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Dr. Prince I. Azubuike, said the extension was approved in the interests of institutional stability and continuity of administration.
According to the Association, the additional period is intended to provide the Committee with sufficient time to complete its mandate while maintaining compliance with the NBA Constitution.
The statement explained that a stable administrative structure was essential to sustaining branch activities and protecting the interests and welfare of members.
It further emphasised that the Caretaker Committee was expected to discharge its responsibilities with diligence, transparency and strict adherence to its mandate.
The Association assured members of the Wukari Branch that the extension was guided by the best interests of the Branch and was intended to facilitate a credible electoral process and orderly transition.
It consequently urged members to continue cooperating with the Caretaker Committee to ensure that the remaining electoral activities were completed successfully.
The decision means that the Wukari Branch Caretaker Committee must conclude the interrupted electoral process, conduct the elections and hand over to a duly elected Executive Committee by December 10, 2026.
The NBA President’s directive also makes clear that the Committee cannot use the extension to commence a new electoral exercise or seek additional time beyond the approved deadline.
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