The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 national election has started after a delay caused by a cyberattack on its voting platform.The election, initially scheduled for midnight Saturday, faced disruptions from external actors targeting the electronic voting system.The Electoral Committee of the NBA apologized for the delay, stating the attack aimed to sabotage the process.They confirmed their IT team and service provider are working to restore the platform, ensuring security protocols are activated.Voters are warned against using unofficial links, with www.ecnbaovs.org.ng as the only authorized portal.All candidates and observers are present at the monitoring center, and the committee assures a free, fair election despite the interference.The incident highlights vulnerabilities in electoral systems and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.