Former D’Tigers player Ejike Ugboaja has declared his intention to become the next president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, while calling for a fair and transparent election as the federation prepares for a major leadership change.
Ugboaja formally declared his intention to contest for the NBBF presidency on Thursday and questioned the way stakeholders are being informed about the electoral process.
“How can you organise a congress without properly communicating with some of the biggest stakeholders?” Ugboaja said, arguing that those who have contributed to Nigerian basketball deserve to be involved in decisions affecting the sport.
He also raised concerns over reported changes involving some state basketball associations ahead of the election, saying such developments could affect the fairness of the contest.
“My position is simple: we need a fair election,” he said.
The federation has announced October 15, 2026, as the date for its elective congress in Abuja to elect a new administration expected to take over after the current board’s tenure.
