Former D’Tigers participant Ejike Ugboaja has declared his intention to turn out to be the following president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, whereas calling for a good and clear election because the federation prepares for a serious management change.
Ugboaja formally declared his intention to contest for the NBBF presidency on Thursday and questioned the way in which stakeholders are being knowledgeable in regards to the electoral course of.
“How are you going to organise a congress with out correctly speaking with among the greatest stakeholders?” Ugboaja mentioned, arguing that those that have contributed to Nigerian basketball need to be concerned in choices affecting the game.
He additionally raised considerations over reported modifications involving some state basketball associations forward of the election, saying such developments may have an effect on the equity of the competition.
“My place is straightforward: we’d like a good election,” he mentioned.
The federation has introduced October 15, 2026, because the date for its elective congress in Abuja to elect a brand new administration anticipated to take over after the present board’s tenure.
