UPDATE: Tolu Oguntimehin has won the election with 88 votes to Raphael Ekpang’s four. Read the full result.
Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Chapter, are voting to elect a new chairman in an ongoing election at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The chairmanship election is a contest between Tolu Oguntimehin and Raphael Ekpang, who are both seeking to lead the association’s FCT chapter.
Key Highlights
- More than 76 members have been accredited to vote out of 163 registered members.
- Tolu Oguntimehin and Raphael Ekpang are contesting the chairmanship position.
- Accreditation is expected to end at 12 noon.
- Other elective positions are reportedly unopposed.
- Ojo Ronke has withdrawn from the Financial Secretary race.
- The Secretary-General position remains vacant pending an appointment by the incoming chairman.
76 of 163 SWAN FCT Members Accredited
Out of the association’s 163 registered members, approximately 76 had been accredited to vote as of the time of reporting, while the accreditation process was still ongoing ahead of its scheduled conclusion at 12 noon.
The election is taking place following the expiration of the previous leadership’s tenure and the dissolution of the caretaker committee, paving the way for the emergence of a new executive committee.
Chairmanship the Only Contested Race
Unlike the chairmanship position, all other elective positions were reportedly unopposed, making the contest between Oguntimehin and Ekpang the only contested race in the election.
The development comes shortly after Ojo Ronke withdrew from the contest for the position of Financial Secretary.
Meanwhile, the position of Secretary-General remains vacant, with the incoming chairman expected to appoint an individual to fill the role in accordance with the provisions of the association’s governing regulations.
New Leadership Era for SWAN FCT
The election is expected to usher in a new leadership era for SWAN FCT, as members look forward to an executive committee that will steer the affairs of the association, promote the interests of sports journalists and strengthen the activities of the association across the Federal Capital Territory.
The outcome of the chairmanship contest is expected to determine who will lead the association’s FCT chapter for the next administration.
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