By Joel Ajayi
In its bid to ensure a fair, credible, and transparent electoral process, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Electoral Committee has screened candidates ahead of the 2025 NCF Board elections.
According to a statement signed by the Committee Chairman on Wednesday in Abuja, the elections will hold during the Federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The elections are scheduled as follows: 19th September 2025 Election of Players’ Representative and Technical Representative, 20th September 2025 Election of Zonal Representatives, President, and Vice President
The Committee confirmed that nomination forms submitted by the deadline of midnight, 10th September 2025, were duly screened.
Cleared candidates include: Uyiosa Akpata, Olawale Obalola, Mariam Suleiman, Usman Ladan, Oludare Aimola, Olufemi John, Chika Okoro, Tayo Atoloye, Musa Sule Jarmai, Usman Danjuma, Zainab Ishiaku, Usman Musa Yali, Olumide Akintokun, Endurance Ofem, Chuma Anosike, and Monica Wuballa.
However, the Committee ruled that candidates who submitted their forms after the stipulated deadline were ineligible to contest. Those affected are Emeka Onyeama, Pakribo Telema Darego, and Chimezie Onwuzilike.
The Electoral Committee further reminded cleared candidates to submit a written manifesto clearly articulating their vision, objectives, and strategies for the development of cricket in Nigeria over the next four years, in line with the NCF Electoral Guidelines.
