FIBA Zone 3 President Sam Ahmedu has declared that the tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board led by Musa Kida officially expired on January 31, 2026, calling for immediate steps toward convening a new elective Congress to chart the future of basketball administration in the country.
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Ahmedu made the clarification after a group of basketball stakeholders addressed a press briefing in Abuja, where concerns were raised over what they described as widespread misinformation regarding the leadership status of the federation.
“The tenure of the current NBBF board ended on January 31, 2026. Any continuation beyond that date must be approved by Congress,” Ahmedu stated.
He stressed that the constitution of the federation does not allow for unilateral extensions of tenure, insisting that only a properly constituted Congress has the authority to approve any form of extension or transition arrangement.
“No individual or group can extend a board’s tenure on their own. That power rests solely with Congress,” he added.
The FIBA Zone 3 president further alleged that there are deeper governance issues within the federation that require urgent attention, including claims of the absence of an official federation bank account.
“There are serious questions about financial transparency. A national federation must have a clearly identifiable and functional bank account,” Ahmedu said.
He also raised concerns over a possible conflict of interest involving a kit sponsorship arrangement, alleging links between the NBBF president and the head of the federation’s marketing committee.
“These are issues that must be openly addressed if basketball in Nigeria is to move forward,” he noted.
Ahmedu emphasized that his position was not driven by personal interest, but by a commitment to due process, transparency, and adherence to global best practices in sports administration.
“Basketball in Nigeria deserves stability, credibility, and respect for the rules. That is the only way we can attract sponsors, develop talent, and compete internationally,” he said.
He concluded by urging all stakeholders to remain calm while pushing for a lawful and inclusive process that will usher in a new leadership structure for Nigerian basketball.
“The way forward is dialogue, constitutionality, and a credible elective Congress,” Ahmedu concluded.
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