PLATEAU PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, PPA ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS, BOK EMERGES CHAIRMAN

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 By Godfrey Sunwar.
The Plateau Publishers Association (PPA) having fulfilled all requirements by law and its constitution for the conduct of elections following the tenure expiration  of the Prince Daniel John Bok led interim Exco, PPA has successfully  conducted its elections to fill in all vacant positions.

The elections which took place on Sunday 3rd August 2025 at PPA's temporary office, NICON building, Jos, had the Association's ELCOM Chairman, Chief Hosea Nash Vongdip, who doubles as the Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees of  PPA stating that 'after exhausting all avenues to have the BoT chairman (Chief Amos Gizo's presence to oversee some activities of the group, but for the exigencies of his national assignment, as Chairman of Lower Benue River Development Authority, i, Nash as the Deputy BoT chairman had to step in and conduct the elections considering that the mandate given the ELCOM elapsed today".

During the credible, transparent, free and fair elections conducted by ELCOM Chairman Chief Hosea Nash Vongdip the following officials were elected.

1. Prince Daniel John Bok of National Horizon magazine emerged as Chairman.

2. Danjuma Bali Selkong of Evolution news magazine emerged as Deputy Chairman

3. Godfrey Sunwar of The Grassroots Watch magazine retained his position as Secretary

4. Phillip Zhattau of National Rescue newspaper also retained his position as Welfare  Secretary

5. Solomon Gokas of Myrole magazine emerged as Auditor

6. Roslyn Dimka of Legitimate newspapers emerged as Financial Secretary

7. Helen Kacholom Bok  of Africa news magazine retained her position as  Treasurer

8. Onjefu Odaudu of Pocket News Nigeria emerged as Public Relations Officer.

The newly elected officials were subsequently sworn in by Barrister Benjamin Dazi where they all pledged to uphold the tenets of the association and practice of professional journalism.

In his acceptance remarks the newly elected Chairman, Prince Daniel John Bok appreciated the ELCOM for doing a thorough job within the time frame given them, as their tenure for the exercise expired today.

He promised to work with anyone interested in joining the association to chart a new course alongside the new team.

He also appreciated the entire Congress for electing him into office and promised to approach the task ahead with all seriousness and dedication.

The Plateau Publishers Association PPA, though going through processes of uniting all members,  as a result of a break out by some of its members, assured that the doors of reconciliation and progress in the association is still open and not closed, he pledged to work with all stakeholders to move the body forward. 

Meanwhile, the Chairman also expressed absolute support for the Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang- led administration and offered to continue playing  crucial roles required as members of the fourth Estate of the realm, on behalf of the PPA, The Prince Daniel John Bok led EXCO also passed a vote of confidence on all elected and appointed government appointees in the state, urging them to write their names in gold by helping the Governor achieve his vision for the prosperity, peace and development of the entire state.

The newly elected Executive Officials will serve for a period of 3 years as required by PPA constitution.

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