Ewon Benedick to be new Upko president after Tangau pulls out of race


Tangau (wearing cap) and Benedick joining hands in solidarity of the party.

KOTA KINABALU: The stage is set for Datuk Ewon Benedick to become the new Upko chief after incumbent president Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau pulled out of the party's presidential race.

Tangau announced his decision in a special press conference on Wednesday (Sept 28), saying the Opposition party will feature a new leadership with a fresh perspective following its internal polls in the Upko triennial delegates convention on Oct 15 and 16.

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