The Nigerian Medical Association has dismissed reports of internal crisis, reaffirming its readiness to conduct elections for new national officers at its 66th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting scheduled for May 2026 in Kano.
Over 1,000 doctors from across the country are expected to participate in the exercise, which will mark a historic first as the association adopts a delegates-based voting system following a recent constitutional amendment.
Speaking on the development, Secretary-General Ben Egbo maintained that the electoral process remains credible and strictly guided by the association’s constitution. He emphasised that there is no threat of division within the body despite concerns raised over the disqualification of some aspirants.
Egbo explained that the NMA operates a rotational leadership system across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to ensure fairness and inclusiveness, noting that the current leadership is from the North-East region in line with this arrangement.
He also cautioned against actions by aggrieved members that could undermine the association’s structure, stressing that all decisions taken so far adhere to established rules and procedures.
Preparations for the conference are said to be in top gear, with Kano State authorities and security agencies working closely with organisers to ensure a smooth and secure event. More than 700 delegates have already registered, with attendance expected to exceed 1,000.
The conference, themed “Bridging Research, Policy and Practice: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System for Resilience and Equity,” will also serve as a platform to address key challenges in the country’s health sector while ushering in new leadership.
