KOTA KINABALU: Fifteen of Upko’s 47-member supreme council for the 2026-2029 term are new faces with a mix of experienced leaders and fresh talent, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.
"As long as Upko's top leadership continues to lead based on principles and integrity, maintains a service-oriented and results-driven leadership style, and upholds leadership that begins at home, Upko will remain relevant, respected and accepted," he said.
He said this during the Upko Top Leadership Pledge Ceremony, which brought together members of the supreme council and the executive committees of the Women's, Youth and Generation Muda (GEM) wings for the 2026-2029 term here on Saturday (Oct 24).
During the recent annual general meeting, Ewon was returned as president for the ninth-term along with his deputy president Datuk Donald Mojuntin.
The vice-presidents are Jairaiaz Joseph, Datuk Wong Thien Fook, Datuk Pangiran Lalung, Datuk Basari Sarkun and Datuk Laurentius Nayan Ambu. Also serving as vice presidents are Junik Bajit, Dr Peter Jr Naintin, Carlyle Lajimin and Mohina Sidom.
Meanwhile, Senator Datuk Nelson W. Angang retains the post of secretary-general with two deputy secretaries-general, Junsin Rumunzing and Georgina L. George.
Dennison R. Indang was appointed treasurer-general, Felix J. Joseph was appointed information chief while Rowindy Lawrence Odong was named organising secretary.
Apart from the main leadership line-up, 25 individuals were also listed as supreme council members, including GEM chief Emmanuel Atin.
Six of them are appointed members, namely Datuk Sylvester Taing, Joisin Romut, Augustine Tuuga, Liau Kee Siong, Hanafi Haji Montoi and Haji Ismail Yusuf.
