Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has formally inaugurated two vital committees – the Election Petitions Committee and the Election Appeals Committee – as part of its efforts to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the conduct of sports federation elections.
A statement signed by Dr Kehinde Ajayi, the commission’s director of press, said “In line with international standards and its renewed commitment to excellence in sports governance, the leadership of the NSC selected respected legal professionals, administrators, and media practitioners with exceptional track records to serve on these committees.”
Members of the Election Petitions Committee
Barrister Denen Ikyaa (Chairman)
Barrister Chike Onyeacho (Member)
Mr. Paul Esheyigba (Member)
Mr. Niyi Alabi Aliebiosu (Member)
Miss Linda Akalugwa (Member/Secretary)
The Election Appeals Committee
A.U. Mustapha, SAN (Chairman)
Barrister Chris Umar, SAN (Member)
Barrister Owoicho Adejo-Ogiri (Member)
Mrs. Prisca Ngozi Udoka, SAN (Member)
Mr. Lateef Olatunji Surakatu (Secretary)
“The National Sports Commission believes that entrusting the petitions and appeals processes to individuals of impeccable character and professional distinction will restore and deepen trust in Nigeria’s sports election architecture.”
The statement read.
