The Northern-based media group, under the aegis of Northern Online Media Reporters and Publishers, NORP, on Saturday elected its national executive members.
The election, held in Kaduna at Arewa House, Kaduna, was supervised by the Electoral Committee of the union.
Comrade Musa Mohammed from Kaduna State emerged as the new Executive National President in a keenly contested election. He polled 287 votes to defeat his rival, Comrade Lynn Adda, the former NUJ chairman, Taraba State, who got 138 votes.
Comrade Femi Adi from Kogi State emerged as the Executive National Secretary with 210 votes. He defeated Comrade Rayyan Al-Hassan, who polled 207 votes.
By the constitution of the Union, the Deputy National Secretary and National Assistant Secretary positions are reserved for persons who come second in both. Therefore, Comrade Lynn Adda and Comrade Rayyan Al-Hassan emerged as Deputy National President and National Assistant Secretary accordingly.