By Emmanuel Okogba
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, tasked with conducting and adjudicating the upcoming elections into the NFF Executive Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, performed the inauguration at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. He charged members of both committees to discharge their duties with integrity, without fear or favour to any candidate.
Barr. Matthew Burka’a (SAN), who spoke on behalf of the committees, assured stakeholders of their commitment to transparency and excellence.
“We will approach this task with the seriousness it deserves,” Burka’a said. “On behalf of all the members, I assure the NFF, football-loving Nigerians and the world at large that we are going to conduct a free, fair, credible and acceptable election.
“We are aware of the attention of the entire world, FIFA, CAF and the Nigeria Football family on the task we have been saddled with. There is nothing to fear. We will work assiduously towards this election being the best-ever in the history of the Nigeria Football Federation.”
Gusau announced the full composition of the committees as follows:
Electoral Committee
- Chairman: Barr. Matthew Burka’a (SAN)
- Members: Alhaji Babagoni Grema, Alhaji Bature Musa, Ayibaye Peter Great Temedie, Esq, and Hon. (Dr) Akogun Olugbenga Omole
- Alternate Members: Arinze Azubuike Anughele, Esq and Abayomi Akin Omoyimi, Esq
Electoral Appeals Committee
- Members: Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke, Barr. Benjamin Sati, and Professor Abdulmalik Awwal
- Alternate Members: FIFA Emmanuel Dada Obafemi and Ayi Ekpo Ukpayam
In line with the NFF Statutes, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, MON, the NFF General Secretary, will serve as Secretary to both committees.
The NFF Executive Committee elections are scheduled to hold in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday, 26th September 2026.
The inauguration was witnessed by several dignitaries, including Director General of the National Institute for Sports, His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu; NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu; NFF Executive Committee members His Excellency Silas Agara and Chief George Aluo; as well as NFF management and staff.
The development sets the stage for what is expected to be one of the most closely watched elections in recent NFF history.
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