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Distinguished colleagues,

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has issued an advisory to voters experiencing delays in receiving the SMS One-Time Password (OTP) required to participate in the ongoing 2026 NBA National Elections.

In the notice, the Committee acknowledged that heavy traffic on the e-voting platform may result in delayed delivery of OTPs and urged members to remain patient while following the prescribed steps to complete the authentication process.

According to the ECNBA, voters who do not receive their OTP within five minutes of making a request should log out of the e-voting portal completely, wait for twenty minutes, then log in again and request a fresh OTP.

The Committee advised against repeatedly requesting OTPs, warning that multiple requests could further congest the system and prolong delays for all voters.

The Committee also encouraged voters to ensure they have adequate network coverage, check their SMS inbox as well as spam or blocked message folders, verify that their registered phone numbers are correct, ensure their phones are not in "Do Not Disturb" mode, and use the OTP immediately upon receipt, as it expires after a short period.

Reassuring members of the integrity of the electoral process, the ECNBA stated that the e-voting system is currently processing high traffic and emphasized that every validly cast vote will count. Voters were further advised to check their email after successfully voting to obtain their voting reference number.

For additional support, the Committee directed voters to contact its dedicated helpdesk via call or WhatsApp on 08144274159, 09161044495, or 08104510797.

Signed:

Ahame Ejelam, SAN, Chairman

Ibrahim Aliyu Nassarawa, Esq., Secretary.

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