Just-In: Benjamin Re-elected SWAN President, Nyong, Nwante Emerge In National Executive
The 2026 National Triennial Delegates Congress of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) ended in Kaduna on Friday with the re-election of Isaiah Benjamin (JP) as National President and the inauguration of a new National Executive Council to steer the affairs of the association for another three years. The election, held today, August 28, brought to a close the congress, which provided delegates from across the country an opportunity to review the activities of the association and elect a new leadership for the next tenure. Benjamin, the incumbent president, was returned unopposed for a second term, while voting was required for only two positions: Deputy President and Vice President, North-East Zone. In the contest for Deputy President, Nyong Bonny Silas of Akwa Ibom State defeated Chigozie Chukwuleta of Anambra State by 21 votes to 14. One ballot was declared void, bringing the total number of votes cast to 36. The North-East Vice Presidential contest a...
