Loretto Padua…talks that Warisan is joining GRS or making deals behind closed doors are false.
KOTA KINABALU : – Parti Warisan (Warisan) will contest the 17th state election independently, using their own logo.
Its Secretary-General, Datuk Loretto Padua Jr, said Warisan is focused on preparing for the elections and is not aligned with any political coalition.
He said that rumours claiming that Warisan is joining GRS or making deals behind closed doors are false.
“These are lies being spread deliberately on social media to confuse and mislead the public,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Loretto asserted that the party’s stance is clear and that Warisan’s only alliance is with the people.
“We will not be part of the ongoing political games. Our fight is for the rights and future of Sabahans.
“These stories are created to distract voters from the real issues of rising cost of living, water and electricity problems, job opportunities and fair control over our own resources,” he said.
Loretto also expressed his disappointment that the institution of the Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah or TYT was dragged into these political rumours.
“The TYT is above politics and must be respected. Don’t use the TYT for political gain,” he said.
He said that party calls on the people of Sabah to stay focused and not be fooled.
“The coming election is about choosing leaders who truly care about Sabah and not those who play political games.
“Warisan has been consistent as the only opposition party in Sabah. Coalition is not the solution because the way forward is a firm, people-based movement that puts Sabah first. We will continue working with Sabahans and not political elites,” he said.
The five-year term of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, which will automatically dissolve on November 11, began with the first sitting and official opening of the Sabah assembly after the 16th Sabah state election, officiated by the 10th Sabah Chief Minister, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, on November 12, 2020.
The dissolution of the 16th Sabah assembly will pave the way for the 17th Sabah state election to be held.
