The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council has elected new executives to run the affairs of the union for the next three years.
Mr. Demola Babalola of Fresh FM conveniently secured 179 votes to emerge, chairman, defeating his only rival, Mr. Adewumi Faniran of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), who polled 6 votes, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Also, Mr. Sola Oladapo of Federal Information Chapel had 175 votes to emerge, Secretary, while his rival, Mr Bola Ogunlayi of Time Nigeria Magazine polled 10 votes.
Continuing, Mr. Akeem Abas of NAN won the treasurer position after polling 167 votes to defeat Mrs. Busola Adetunji of the State Ministry of Information who polled 18 votes.
NAN reports that there was wild jubilation after the conclusion of the election and announcement of results of the three positions contested for.
NAN also added that the swearing-in of the newly elected officers was immediately conducted by Mr. Adebayo Salawu, an Ibadan based legal practitioner, in the presence of the Senior Assistant National Secretary of NUJ, Mr. Gbemiga Bamidele.
Babalola, while reacting to his victory vowed to uphold the constitution of the union during his tenure as well as treat all members with fairness and equity.
“Let me use this medium to thank all members who supported me and those who supported my opponent.
“It is indeed a great honour for me to be elected to lead this union and I promise to be chairman to all.
” There is a better future for our union. The election has come and gone, we are one big family in NUJ. I appeal to all and sundry to be part of this new administration”, he said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Tribune Chapel of NUJ, Mr. Tunde Busari advised the new executive to reflect on the past and fulfill its promises to uplift the union.
“Three years ago, Babalola lost the election but today he has won. He must use his experience outside of power to achieve the purpose for which he aspired for the position of chairman of the Oyo State Council of NUJ.
“I believe if he does that his administration will be successful”.
