The Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has elected a new executive council following the successful conduct of its long-awaited chapel elections.
The election, held on Tuesday at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, produced Murtala Adewale of The Guardian as the new chairman after he polled 17 votes to defeat Ahmad Sorondinki of ThisDay, who garnered 12 votes.
Announcing the results, chairman of the credentials committee, Fanen Ihyongo, commended members for their peaceful conduct and unwavering commitment to democratic principles.
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In other contested positions, Salihu Ali of Voice of Nigeria (VON) emerged as assistant secretary with 16 votes, defeating Khadija Aliyu of FRCN, who polled 13 votes. Longtong Yakubu of Leadership Newspapers was elected auditor with 17 votes, edging out her colleague who scored 12 votes.
Three positions were returned unopposed: Yusuf Bala of VON was elected vice chairman, Salim Umar Ibrahim of Daily Trust emerged as secretary, while Bashir Bello of Vanguard and Ramatu Garba of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) were elected treasurer and financial secretary respectively.
The acting chairman of the NUJ Kano State Council, Mustapha Gambo, who represented the state council chairman, Suleiman Dederi, presented certificates of return to the newly elected officials.
In a statement issued by the outgoing secretary, Mustapha Hodi, newly elected chairman Murtala Adewale described his victory as the dawn of a new era. He pledged to prioritise unity, professional development, and welfare of members.
“This is a mandate for change, inclusion, and collective progress. I promise to carry everyone along and elevate the profile and professionalism of our chapel,” he said.
Mustapha Gambo commended the chapel for conducting a peaceful and transparent election, urging the new leadership to be accountable and inclusive as they pilot the affairs of the union.
In his farewell remarks, Mustapha Hodi congratulated the new executive members, expressing confidence that they will sustain the gains made and usher in greater progress for the chapel.
