{
  "id": 16532471,
  "title": "Nigeria Judo Federation Assures Stakeholders of Fair Electoral Process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/nigeria-judo-federation-assures-stakeholders-of-fair-electoral-process",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/26/nigeria-judo-federation-assures-stakeholders-of-fair-electoral-process/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) Caretaker Committee has affirmed its dedication to a fair, transparent, and inclusive electoral process while remaining independent and neutral. In a statement by Chairman Sheriff Hammed, the Committee addressed public concerns and clarified its role. Despite operating under the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Committee remains committed to impartiality and the well-being of Nigerian judo. They assured that the process will prioritize transparency, fairness, due process, and equal opportunity, and that no candidate would be unfairly disqualified. The Committee invited all qualified candidates to participate, but warned against disruptions or attempts to manipulate the election. Violations of the rules could lead to sanctions, potentially including disqualification. The NJF urges stakeholders to support a peaceful, transparent, and orderly transition.",
  "summary": "The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible and inclusive electoral process, while maintaining its independence and neutrality in the",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria Judo Federation assures fair electoral process.",
    "Caretaker Committee remains independent and neutral.",
    "Violations may lead to sanctions, including disqualification."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}