Former National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and General Secretary candidate, Dr. Rapulu Nduka, has expressed profound appreciation to colleagues, friends, and supporters following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA National Elections.
In a post-election message, Nduka acknowledged that although the outcome did not favour his candidacy, he remained deeply grateful for the trust, confidence, and overwhelming support he received throughout the campaign. He thanked supporters for their encouragement, endorsements, sacrifices, and votes, describing their commitment as invaluable.
Reflecting on the campaign, Nduka noted that it was driven by ideas, service, and a vision to build a stronger, smarter, and more member-focused NBA Secretariat. He expressed pride in the movement his team built during the electioneering period, despite finishing second in the contest.
The former General Secretary aspirant also disclosed that his team is carefully reviewing the electoral process and the circumstances surrounding the election, adding that its position would be communicated at the appropriate time.
Reaffirming his commitment to the Nigerian Bar Association, Nduka said the conclusion of the election would not diminish his dedication to the ideals of service, integrity, and institutional progress. He concluded by once again thanking everyone who stood by him throughout the campaign, assuring them that their support would never be taken for granted.
Read full statement below;
A HEART FULL OF GRATITUDE
Dear Colleagues, Friends and Supporters,
The election has come and gone, and while the outcome was not what we hoped for, I remain deeply grateful for the incredible support, trust and confidence you placed in me throughout this journey.
To everyone who believed in me, stood by me and supported this vision against all odds, I say a heartfelt thank you. Your calls, messages, encouragement, endorsements, sacrifices and, ultimately, your votes meant more to me than words can adequately express.
We ran a campaign anchored on ideas, service and a genuine desire to build a stronger, smarter and more member-focused NBA Secretariat. Although we came second, I am immensely proud of what we achieved together and of the movement we built.
We are, of course, carefully reviewing the process and circumstances that led to and surrounded the election, and at the appropriate time, we will make our position known.
For now, my heart is filled with gratitude.
To every single person who stood with me, even when it was difficult to do so, thank you for believing in me. I do not take your support for granted.
This journey may have reached a significant turn, but my commitment to the Nigerian Bar Association and to the ideals of service, integrity and progress remains unwavering.
We gave it our all. We stood together. And for that, I will always be grateful.
Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for standing with me.
Dr. Rapulu Nduka