Calabar Sports Club 1898 ELects Obol Nnana Arikpo Elected President

Jun 1, 2026 - 19:51

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Calabar Sports Club 1898 ELects Obol Nnana Arikpo Elected President

Obol Nnana Arikpo has been elected the new President of Calabar Sports Club 1898.

Arikpo emerged at the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election held at the club’s AGM Hall on Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar at the weekend.

Arikpo polled 45 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Engr. Nathan Dan Abia, who secured four votes in the election.

Declaring the results, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee announced that Arikpo had won the presidential race by a clear margin, earning the confidence of the club’s members to lead the historic institution for the next two years.

In his acceptance speech, Arikpo thanked members for the trust placed in him and pledged to provide inclusive leadership aimed at advancing the fortunes of the club.

Before his election, Arikpo served as Vice President under the outgoing President, Eja Dons Esege. His tenure as President will run until 2028.

Other executive members elected at the AGM include Mike Monjok as Vice President, Daniel Mgbe Esq. as General Secretary, Victor Otu Esq. as Legal Adviser, and Duke Emmanuel as Social & Welfare Secretary, among others.

Members of the club expressed optimism that the new executive committee would build on the achievements of previous administrations and further strengthen the club’s legacy.

Established in 1898, Calabar Sports Club remains Nigeria’s oldest sports club and one of the country’s most prestigious social and sporting institutions, with a rich history spanning more than a century.

Who is Nnnana Arikpo

Seven Things To Note About Obol Nnana Etowa Arikpo (The New President Of The Calabar Sports Club 1898)

• Spent over two decades protecting Nigeria as a Senior Security Intelligence Officer with the State Security Services (SSS).

• Trusted with the security of a State Governor as Chief Security Officer in Kogi State.

• Served as Special Assistant on Special Services to Senator Liyel Imoke and contributed to key state security decisions.

• Trained across Nigeria, the United States, Spain, and China in intelligence, leadership, investigations, and executive protection.

• Recipient of the prestigious DSS Director General's Merit Award for Outstanding Performance.

• Holds both a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar.

• Today, he brings a lifetime of leadership, discipline, strategic thinking, and service to the Calabar Sports Club.

The Man Behind the Office

A seasoned security expert. A respected administrator. A proven leader.

Obol Nnana Etowa Arikpo is a man whose life has been defined by service, excellence, and commitment to people.