Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has postponed its election indefinitely over protest by aggrieved lawyers.
The election was fixed for Friday July 24, 2026 but the crisis disrupted the process as voters were sighted demonstrating that it would not hold alleging manipulation.
The crisis attracted heavy security presence at the NBA House in Port Harcourt venue, who tried to ensure there is no violence associated with the protest.
As the protest lingered some officials tried to calm aggrieved lawyers but the poll was postponed indefinitely to prevent a possible breach of the peace.
