Ewon offers 'peace pipe' for former leaders to return to Upko in the Christmas spirit

Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick cuts the Christmas cake during the reunion gathering of former Upko leaders, some of whom who quit the party joined in the ceremony. Bumburing is seen standing third from left.

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick is extending the "peace pipe" to former party stalwarts who quit the party over the years.

Holding a Christmas reunion gathering of the "Upko alumni" on Wednesday (Dec 7) evening, former party strongmen like Datuk Seri Wilfred Bumburing and Datuk James Ligunjang, among others, joined in the celebrations with other senior party leaders.