MIDWEST BAR CONCESSION: 'I WITHDRAW FROM NBA PRESIDENTIAL RACE,' SAYS MANDY ASAGBA

MY WITHDRAWAL FROM NBA PRESIDENTIAL RACE IN DEFERENCE TO POSITION OF MIDWEST BAR FORUM

The Midwest Bar Forum (MBF) has resolved to concede the 2026 NBA Presidency to the South-West bloc of our Western Zone.

This resolution aligns with fairness and equity, values which are very dear to my heart.

My decision to lead the Bar has been public knowledge. My vision for a courageous Bar that puts premium on defence of our liberties and the welfare of our members, though abiding, must now be put on hold in total deference to the position of my Midwest Bar Forum.

While I am not unmindful of the enormous sacrifices made and immense resources expended in pursuit of my quest to lead our Bar, l am confident that my decision to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Presidential race is in the best interest of the Forum and the entire Bar. I wish all the aspirants the best of luck.

I heartily commend our Elders for their large heartedness, and earnestly hope that this would be reciprocated by our South-West brethren.

I commit to continue to serve the Forum and the Bar as l have always done with loyalty and candour.

I thank my teeming supporters, seniors and colleagues for the confidence reposed in me.

God bless Midwest Bar Forum!

God bless NBA!!

AMANDA EGO DEMECHI-ASAGBA

NBA Third Vice President (2022-2024)