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§ Article XII · Biennial elections · Houston 2027

INC-USA Elections 2027.

All seven Executive Committee offices are elected at the Houston 2027 Convention, Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5, 2027. Each Region in good standing casts one vote through its credentialed delegate, by open roll call.

The application window opens by Wednesday, March 3, 2027, at least six months before the Convention, or earlier if the Electoral Officers announce it.

§ 01 · Article X §10.2

Seven offices, one Executive Committee.

The founding officers were seated in 2025 and may stand again or step aside in 2027.

PresidentArt. X §10.4.1
Mr. Otse AmorighoyeChicago · serving since 2025
About 8 to 12 hours a week (estimate)
Vice PresidentArt. X §10.4.2
Mr. Lovelance SagayHouston · serving since 2025
About 3 to 5 hours a week (estimate)
SecretaryArt. X §10.4.3
Mr. Mogbeyi OtsimaDallas DFW · serving since 2025
About 5 to 8 hours a week (estimate)
Assistant SecretaryArt. X §10.2
Vacant, to be filled by the BoardSeat open until the Board fills it
About 2 to 4 hours a week (estimate)
TreasurerArt. X §10.4.4
Mrs. Sybil OdufuHouston · serving since 2025
About 4 to 6 hours a week (estimate)
Financial SecretaryArt. X §10.4.5
Ms. Oritsetsolayemi DorsuChicago · serving since 2025
About 3 to 5 hours a week (estimate)
Publicity/Communications SecretaryArt. X §10.4.6
Mr. Osuyi UyinmwenDallas DFW · serving since 2025
About 4 to 6 hours a week (estimate)
§ How to stand

Five steps, straight from the Constitution.

Choose a role, check your eligibility, apply online, get your Region's written endorsement, then meet the Regions at the candidate forum before the vote. Candidates must have served at least one year in a position in their Region in the past five years.

§ 02 · Article XII §12.3

Electoral Officers, independent by rule.

Patrons Council →

Electoral Officers are Patrons wherever practicable. They may not be candidates or members of the Executive Committee, and they sign an impartiality declaration. The Executive Committee proposes the slate and the Directors approve it at least 90 days before the Convention, by Saturday, June 5, 2027. The names below were listed before the 2026 cycle and are to be confirmed for Houston 2027.

Chief Goddey EjuwaChief Electoral Officer
Mrs. Olubunmi Parker ShokoyaDeputy Electoral Officer
Mrs. Roseanne AmoruwaReturning Officer, Regions
Professor Eyisan OmagbemiReturning Officer, Executive Committee
Dr. Fabian IwereBallot Custodian
§ 03 · Biennial

Every two years, by the book.

  • 2025 · MiamiFirst National ConventionThe founding Executive Committee was seated.
  • January 18, 2026Constitution and Bylaws, Version 1.0Issued to the Regions for review.
  • September 5, 2026 · San FranciscoConstitution and Bylaws adoptedAdopted by the delegates at Convention 2026. It sets the two-year cycle, open ballot and candidate rules used on these pages.Art. XII
  • By Wednesday, March 3, 2027Application window opensThe Election Notice is issued at least six months before the Convention.Appendix C §C1
  • Sept 3 – 5, 2027 · HoustonElection of all seven officesCandidate forum first, then open roll call by Region, certification, the Oath of Office and handover.Art. XII §12.5 – §12.7

See the full timeline →

Open ballot. There is no secret ballot. In contested races each Region's delegate states its vote aloud, and the Electoral Officers tally and announce the totals (Article XII §12.6). Questions about eligibility or credentials go to the Secretariat through the contact page.