Warisan leaders leave party to join Gagasan Rakyat in Sabah

Sabah's political landscape has seen a significant shift as several leaders from the Warisan party announced their resignation and subsequent joining of the Gagasan Rakyat party. The group, led by Warisan Supreme Council member Mohd. Taib Isai, stated their decision stemmed from a loss of faith in Warisan's highest leadership and its inability to consolidate political strength for the benefit of Sabah and its people. Upon joining Gagasan Rakyat, they pledged their full support to the current Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Mohd. Taib explained that the move followed an assessment of the current political climate and Warisan's failure to unite Sabah's political forces. He noted growing disappointment among grassroots leaders whose views were allegedly ignored, leading the party to drift from the aspirations of Sabah's people. "This decision was not made hastily but after evaluating current political developments and the direction of the struggle that is more suitable for Sabah's future," Mohd. Taib stated. He and his colleagues believe Gagasan Rakyat offers a political platform that can guarantee stability, unity, and continuous development for the state. Mohd. Taib also acknowledged Hajiji Noor's leadership in fostering political stability and uniting various local leaders and parties under a clear development agenda. He believes Hajiji's inclusive and moderate approach provides confidence that Sabah's future is more secure under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. The defectors are convinced that their struggle through Gagasan Rakyat and GRS aligns better with the aspirations of Sabah's people for political stability, economic progress, and sustained development.

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More grassroots leaders are disappointed because their views are no longer given attention, besides assuming that the party is increasingly far from the aspirations of the people of Sabah.