Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), emerging victorious in the association’s national elections.

Naija News understands that Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total valid votes cast, to clinch the presidency of the legal body.

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She defeated her closest challenger, Lateef Akangbe (SAN), who garnered 7,934 votes, while Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN) finished third with 5,855 votes.

The election also produced other national officers who will serve in the association’s new executive council.

Oghenero Okoro was elected as the First Vice President after polling 11,024 votes, while Afam Okeke emerged as General Secretary with 8,478 votes.

Aghogho Gladys won the position of Assistant General Secretary with 14,312 votes, and Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam was elected Welfare Secretary after securing 14,911 votes.

The newly elected officials are expected to steer the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association and provide leadership on issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice in the country during their tenure.