Upko to contest 25 seats, sets up clashes with former ally PKR

Party president Ewon Benedick will stand in Kadamaian, while secretary-general Nelson W Angang will contest in Limbahau.

Upko president Ewon Benedick said the party will be championing the ‘Sabah First’ agenda. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Upko will contest 25 seats at the Nov 29 Sabah polls, including five constituencies that are eyed by PKR, its former ally in Pakatan Harapan.

Party president Ewon Benedick said he will stand in Kadamaian, while secretary-general Nelson W Angang will contest in Limbahau.

The party will also field candidates in Inanam, Tulid, Petagas, Gum Gum and Melalap, seats that PKR had earlier announced it would contest.

Former science, technology and innovation minister and honorary Upko president Wilfred Madius Tangau will be contesting in Tamparuli.

Ewon said that he would lead the charge, by championing the “Sabah First” agenda.

Upko had announced on Monday its decision to leave PH with immediate effect, more than four years after joining the coalition, after taking into account its time in PH and the sentiment among Sabahans for local parties to join forces.

Upko’s candidates

1. Bengkoka – Junsim Rumunzing
2. Bandau – Suzie Salapan
3. Tandek – Jamil M. Zakariah @ Majingkin
4. Kadamaian – Ewon Benedick
5. Tamparuli – Wilfred Madius Tangau
6. Kiulu – Joisin Romut
7. Inanam – Wong Thien Fook
8. Tanjung Aru – Dennison R Indang
9. Petagas – Jason Lee Nyuk Soon
10. Tanjung Keramat – Rosday Wasli
11. Kapayan – Billy Joe Dominic
12. Moyog – Donald Peter Mojuntin
13. Limbahau – Nelson W Angang
14. Membakut – Rowindy Lawrence Odong
15. Kundasang – Rogers Tiam @ Aloysius
16. Karanaan – Georgina L George
17. Bingkor – Kennedy Jie John
18. Liawan – Wilson Gan Poi Tze
19. Melalap – Junik Bajit
20. Tulid – Khairil Abdullah
21. Nabawan – Junilin @ Jubilin Bin Kilan
22. Telupid – Felix Joseph Sitin
23. Labuk – Norfadzlina Ramsah
24. Gum Gum – Peter Jr Maintain
25. Kuamut – Mohina Sidom

- FMT