Local News News Akanni McDowall re-elected NUPW president Sandy Deane03/04/20191751 views Akanni McDowall is still the president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW). McDowall held off a stiff challenge from challenger Fabian Jones to successfully retain his post. The 38-year-old McDowall totalled 354 votes, to Jones’ 292 votes. The other challengers Verrol Scott had 237 votes and Joy Ann Inniss garnered 193 votes. The winning team.