Nigeria Uchenna Akingbade Makes History as First Female NBA Lagos Chairman in Landslide Victory

Sunesis DLP founding partner breaks 58-year gender barrier with decisive 552-vote win, reshaping Nigeria's legal leadership landscape.

• Akingbade secured 53% of the total votes (552/1046) against two male opponents
• Victory marks first female chair in NBA Lagos' six-decade history
• The legal team included unopposed VP James Sonde and Secretary Kelechukwu Uzoka
• Contested races saw Ogechi Mokelu win Treasurer, and Oliver Omoredia as Publicity Secretary
• Election conducted via online polling, with results verified by the electoral committee
• New leadership takes helm of Africa's largest NBA branch (12,000+ members)

Glass Ceiling Shattered: When gavels finally recognize merit over tradition, courtrooms become classrooms for societal change. Akingbade's victory writes new precedents beyond the bar.

Sources: Newswire Law & Events, NBA Lagos Electoral Committee