The Nigerian Bar Association has urged eligible lawyers across the country to continue voting in its 2026 national election, reminding members that the exercise will remain open until 7:35am on Sunday, July 19.

In a statement released on Saturday on its official X handle, the association said voting, which commenced at 7:35am on Saturday, would run for 24 hours.

“Voting in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association National Elections commenced at 7:35 a.m. today, Saturday, 18 July 2026, and will remain open until 7:35 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, 19 July 2026,” the statement read.

The NBA encouraged members not to wait until the final hours before participating in the election.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN…Photo Credit: X/ Mrs Bbold