NFF to inaugurate electoral, appeals committees today
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today inaugurate its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, following their constitution at last week’s Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The ceremony will take place at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja and will be led by the NFF President and WAFU B Zone President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today inaugurate its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, following their constitution at last week’s Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The ceremony will take place at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja and will be led by the NFF President and WAFU B Zone President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON.
A total of 12 individuals have been appointed across both committees. Seven members will serve on the Electoral Committee, comprising five full members—including a chairperson, vice chairperson and three others—and two alternates. The Electoral Appeals Committee will consist of five members, with three full members and two alternates.
The Electoral Committee is mandated to oversee and conduct the electoral process in line with the provisions of the NFF Statutes (March 2026 edition) and the Electoral Code (March 2026). It will handle all responsibilities related to organizing, managing and supervising elections during the Congress.
The appointments, ratified during the Extraordinary General Assembly held on March 23, 2026, include Barr. Matthew Burkala, SAN; Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke; Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; Alhaji Babagoni Grema; Barr. 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.
The inauguration marks the formal commencement of activities by both committees ahead of the NFF Executive Committee elections scheduled to hold in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on September 26, 2026.