PMAN elections: Ruggedman, Sunny Neji lose out on presidential post

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association Of Nigeria (PMAN) held their biennial general elections on Tuesday October 4, 2016 where the interim President Mr. Pretty Okafor was unanimously elected as the president.

 

He was elected unopposed as substantive president of the union as other aspirants who had shown interest in the position in an admirable show of solidarity and support of the renaissance work he had done in the union during the last eighteen months stepped down. These included Sunny Neji, Ruggedman and Zaakyn Azaay, Tolu Obey-Fabiyi, Felix Duke and Asha Gangali.

  PMAN exco members and delegates pose with the newly re-elected president Pretty Okafor (PMAN)

Other members that were elected into positions included Sunny Neji -first vice president, ZaakyAzaay -second vice president, Tolu Obey-Fabiyi – National Treasurer, The ex-official members include Felix Duke, Asha Gangali, Ruggedman, Elvinaibru, Koffiidowu, Arthur Pepple and Benny Paladin Edoja.

  Mr Pretty Okafor wins PMAN presidential election
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In his acceptance speech Mr. Okafor appreciated the vote of confidence the rest of the team put in him. He took time to honour the founding fathers of the union who also initiated the vision for the union and worked hard to birth it. These include Chief (Mrs.) Christy Essien Igbokwe (late), King Sunny Ade (KSA), Evang. Sunny Okosuns (late), Chief Ebenezer Obey, Lemmy Jackson, Tee-Mac Omatshola-Iseli, Emma Ogosi, Laolu Akins, Funmi Adams, ObyOnyioha, Maliki Showman, Harry Mosco, King Pago, Bobby Benson and many others who over the years have served the union in various capacities.

The newly elected officer went on to summarise plans he and his team intend to achieve during his new tenure going forward...Pulse