Freetown, September 9, 2023 – The Western Area Basketball Association (WABBA), responsible for overseeing all basketball activities in the Western Area under the Sierra Leone National Basketball Federation (SLNBF), conducted transparent and peaceful elections on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Representatives from all basketball clubs in the Western Area, delegates from the National Sports Authority (NSA), and SLNBF were present to witness the electoral process.
The elections, involving nominations and voting for various positions, saw enthusiastic participation from 13 registered teams. The newly elected executive is composed of experienced and professional basketball players committed to addressing the challenges faced by the sport in Sierra Leone.
The executive members are as follows:
Ahmed Tejan Dahniya – Chairman
Eugene Howard – Vice Chairman
Sheku Tejan Kamara – Secretary General
Dauda Kamara – Assistant Secretary General
Riski James – Organizing Secretary
Ernest Johnson – Treasurer/Financial Secretary
Evelyn Macfoy – Assistant Organizing Secretary
Chief Joseph Ans-Luseni II – Public Relations Officer
This newly elected executive aims to usher in a new era of basketball development in Sierra Leone and elevate the sport to new heights. BT/18/9/2023