Benedick offers himself as next Upko president

KOTA KINABALU: Upko vice-president Datuk Ewon Benedick (pic) is ready to shoulder the responsibilities of being the Sabah-based party’s top leader.

After much speculation over the party’s presidency, currently held by Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau, Benedick announced on Monday (May 16) that he would challenge for the top post if Upko members wanted him to do so.