Leadership Dispute Fuels Tension Ahead of Balogun Market Election

A dispute over the timing and conduct of elections at the Balogun Business Association market in Lagos is raising tensions among traders. Stakeholders opposing President Oscar Odogwu say the planned November 17, 2026 election is unconstitutional and allege that opponents were denied nomination forms. They are calling for a caretaker committee and an election on February 28, 2027. Market founder Leonard Ogbonna says the election should wait until reconciliation is achieved, citing court rulings.

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