PMAN South-West Gets New Leadership as Mannadex Emerges Chairman

By Nifemi Peters

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), South-West Zone, has elected Comrade Mutiu Ayeloja, popularly known as Mannadex, as its new Chairman to lead the association for a new tenure.

Ayeloja emerged alongside other members of the new executive council during the zonal election held on Wednesday, August 25, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

The election brought together PMAN governors and secretaries from the six South-West states and Kwara State, who participated in the process.

Also elected was Comrade Taiwo Omotunde as Deputy Chairman, while Comrade Jide Murphy Abiade emerged Secretary.

Other members of the new executive council are Comrade Prince Abiodun Adebayo Adegoroye (Abbey Simmo), Financial Secretary; Comrade Adisa Owala, Treasurer; Comrade Tayo Akinbade, Welfare/Social Officer; Comrade Olalere Adankanra, Organising Secretary; and Comrade Alhaji Fatai Tijani, Public Relations Officer.

Speaking after his emergence, Mannadex expressed appreciation to members for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work closely with the new executive council to strengthen PMAN and advance the interests of musicians across the zone.

He promised that the new leadership would focus on promoting the growth of the association and contributing to the development of the music industry.

The outgoing Chairman, Dr. Ola Jombo, while handing over the leadership baton, thanked PMAN governors and secretaries for their support throughout his tenure.

Jombo urged the newly elected executive council to remain committed to their responsibilities and work collectively for the progress of the association.

Similarly, the outgoing Secretary, Baale Comrade Evangelist Remi Aderoju, appreciated members for their support and cooperation during the outgoing administration.

The election had in attendance the seven PMAN state governors: Taiwo Omotunde of Oyo; Jide Murphy Abiade of Ondo; Prince Abiodun Adebayo Adegoroye (Abbey Simmo) of Ogun; Chief Adankanra Olalere of Ekiti; Alhaji Adisa Owala of Kwara; Alhaji Fatai Tijani of Lagos; and Sir Tayo Akinbade of Osun.

State secretaries present included Comrade Psalmist Dr Adeolu Afolami of Oyo; Tope Ogunjobi of Osun; Ben Ikuejamofo of Ondo; Christopher Aduroja of Ekiti; Monsuru Ewetade of Lagos; Ejire Adetoro of Kwara; and Olujimi Oyewusi of Ogun.

With the new leadership now in place, the Mannadex-led executive is expected to pursue initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of PMAN members, protecting their interests and promoting the growth of the music industry across the South-West.