Madius steps down as Upko president, names VP as successor

Upko president Wilfred Madius Tangau today announced that he will not defend his presidential post in the party election next month.

He named vice-president Ewon Benedick, who is also running for the presidency, as his successor to the multiracial, Sabah-based party.

“I have decided not to defend the president’s post. I would like to...