No contest for all the top posts

Source DailyExpress

ALL top posts will not be contested at the coming United Pasok Momogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation's 14th Triennial Congress.

After the acceptance period ended on Monday, incumbent elected Vice President Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh and Youth chief, Donald Mojuntin both pulled out from contests.

In this respect, there would be no contest for the five elected Vice President posts meaning the incumbents Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin, Senator Maijol Mahap, Datuk Wences Angang, Datuk Tan Yong Gee and challenger Datuk Christine Tibok Vanhouten all won uncontested.

It was understood, however, that Mojigoh together with Ranau MP, Datuk Siringan Gubat would still hold the Vice President post via appointment.

Upko has five elected and two appointed vice presidents.

According to Mojigoh's aides, the Putatan MP who is currently on official duty in the United States declined the nomination in order to preserve harmony in the party.

Meanwhile, Moyog Assemblyman, Donald Mojuntin also sprang a surprise when he declined to defend the Youth chief post and handed over the post to his challenger, Arthur Sen, who is deputy Youth chief.

"I made the decision because after heading the movement for one term I have seen improvement in the self-confidence among the Youth members.

Their determination to contribute to the party really stands out.

"I do not wish to be the stumbling block of this positive development. I believe the new leadership will be able to bring the Youth movement to a higher pedestal with fresh ideas," said Mojuntin.

The Youth deputy chief post was won uncontested by Kuamut Assemblyman, Masiung Banah.