RismadarVoice Reporters, June 26, 2026
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has constituted a three-member Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch following the expiration of the tenure of its Executive Committee.
In a statement dated June 26, 2026, Osigwe said the committee became necessary because the branch failed to conduct elections within the constitutionally prescribed period, creating the need for an interim administrative structure in line with the NBA Uniform Bye-Laws for Branches.
The committee comprises Idris Abayomi Shehu as Chairman, Friday Azubuike as Secretary, and Dr Hilda Desmond-Ihekiaire as Member.
According to the NBA President, the committee will administer and manage the affairs of the Port Harcourt Branch pending the conduct of elections into the branch’s executive offices.
He further directed the committee to immediately assume the role of the Electoral Committee and take all necessary steps to organise and conduct free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in accordance with the NBA Constitution and the NBA Uniform Bye-Laws for Branches.
The committee is also expected to work closely with the NBA First Vice President, who will provide oversight and guidance to ensure the successful execution of its mandate.
The Caretaker Committee takes effect from June 26, 2026, with immediate assumption of office.
