15 Freight Forwarders Emerge CRFFN Governing Board Members as Allegation of ‘Nigerian Factor, Vote Buying’ Dominate Election
CRFFN
The traditional Nigerian factor of money politics played a major role during the election of members into the Governing Board of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) held on Wednesday.
The election was held in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, River state.
SHIPPING DAY gathered that touts who posed as freight forwarders from different places were hired to be part of the voting process.
The source said many freight forwarders contesting the election paid as much as N10,000 per vote to be able to cruise to victory against opponents.
In the election, the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) proved more strength against its rival association , Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in terms of number of votes and seats won.
However, the campaign against former President of NAGAFF, Dr. Increase Uche by the founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam failed to work as the former cruised to victory with 121 votes.
Freight forwarders who were elected in the Western zone include Alhaji Tanko Ibrahim – 179 votes (highest), Ndubuisi Uzoegbo – 147 votes, Tochukwu Ezisi – 110 votes, Ekemezie Joseph – 72 votes, Farinto Kayode – 72 votes.
Others who lost the election include Ejike Metu – 63 votes, Ozo Chukwura – 55 votes, Festus Ukwu – 4 votes.
At the Western Airports/Land borders, Timothy Awogbemi who is a member of NAGAFF had 145 votes (highest).
He was followed by Engr. Chukwunonso while others – Yinka Bakare scored 9 votes, Henry Orarotimi – 1 vote.
In Abuja, NAGAFF’s Princess Chi Eze scored 224 votes as against ANLCA’s Hajia Bola Muse and Muktau Yau who scored 90, 91 votes respectively.
Increase Uche despite all issues against him by his immediate association where he was President, beat his opponent , Chief Azubuike Ekweozor with 121 votes against 2 in the Airport and Land Borders.
The election which was organized by CRFFN was described as falling short of standard with allegation of vote buying by candidates.
Touts and miscreants were allegedly hired to masquerade as freight forwarders voting for candidates who had paid money.
It was also gathered that some officials who were part of the election were the ones that guided the touts on who to vote for based on settlement.
The exercise was described as shameful by observers who noticed money exchanging hands secretly during the election.
Winners as at Wednesday include:
Land Border & Airport Operational Zone:
1. Princess Chi – 224 votes.
2. Timothy A. – 145 Votes.
3. Increase Uche – 121 Votes.
4. Noni Brown -120.
5. Alhaji Muftau Yau – 92 Votes.
Western Zone:
1. Ibrahim Tanko = 179 Votes.
2. Ndubusi Uzuegbo = 147 Votes.
3. Tochukwu Ezisi = 110 Votes.
4. Farinto Kayode = 72 Votes.
5. Ifeanyi Ekemezie = 72 Votes.
Eastern Ports
1. Henry Njoku 63 votes
2. Bala Rabiu Lawan 54 votes
3. Ishiaku Ifeanyi Goddy 52 votes
4. Kingsley Offor 44 votes
5 Christopher Okafor 26 votes
The election was held in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, River state.
SHIPPING DAY gathered that touts who posed as freight forwarders from different places were hired to be part of the voting process.
The source said many freight forwarders contesting the election paid as much as N10,000 per vote to be able to cruise to victory against opponents.
In the election, the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) proved more strength against its rival association , Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in terms of number of votes and seats won.
However, the campaign against former President of NAGAFF, Dr. Increase Uche by the founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam failed to work as the former cruised to victory with 121 votes.
Freight forwarders who were elected in the Western zone include Alhaji Tanko Ibrahim – 179 votes (highest), Ndubuisi Uzoegbo – 147 votes, Tochukwu Ezisi – 110 votes, Ekemezie Joseph – 72 votes, Farinto Kayode – 72 votes.
Others who lost the election include Ejike Metu – 63 votes, Ozo Chukwura – 55 votes, Festus Ukwu – 4 votes.
At the Western Airports/Land borders, Timothy Awogbemi who is a member of NAGAFF had 145 votes (highest).
He was followed by Engr. Chukwunonso while others – Yinka Bakare scored 9 votes, Henry Orarotimi – 1 vote.
In Abuja, NAGAFF’s Princess Chi Eze scored 224 votes as against ANLCA’s Hajia Bola Muse and Muktau Yau who scored 90, 91 votes respectively.
Increase Uche despite all issues against him by his immediate association where he was President, beat his opponent , Chief Azubuike Ekweozor with 121 votes against 2 in the Airport and Land Borders.
The election which was organized by CRFFN was described as falling short of standard with allegation of vote buying by candidates.
Touts and miscreants were allegedly hired to masquerade as freight forwarders voting for candidates who had paid money.
It was also gathered that some officials who were part of the election were the ones that guided the touts on who to vote for based on settlement.
The exercise was described as shameful by observers who noticed money exchanging hands secretly during the election.
Winners as at Wednesday include:
Land Border & Airport Operational Zone:
1. Princess Chi – 224 votes.
2. Timothy A. – 145 Votes.
3. Increase Uche – 121 Votes.
4. Noni Brown -120.
5. Alhaji Muftau Yau – 92 Votes.
Western Zone:
1. Ibrahim Tanko = 179 Votes.
2. Ndubusi Uzuegbo = 147 Votes.
3. Tochukwu Ezisi = 110 Votes.
4. Farinto Kayode = 72 Votes.
5. Ifeanyi Ekemezie = 72 Votes.
Eastern Ports
1. Henry Njoku 63 votes
2. Bala Rabiu Lawan 54 votes
3. Ishiaku Ifeanyi Goddy 52 votes
4. Kingsley Offor 44 votes
5 Christopher Okafor 26 votes
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