Sabah PKR Confident of Coalition’s Unity Despite Dispute over PH Chairman Position
IPOH, Jan 21 – Sabah PKR is confident that the issue regarding the position of the Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman will not affect the coalition’s unity and cooperation in facing the next state election.
Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the issue is technical in nature and the decision on the position should be determined by the PH Presidential Council, the coalition’s highest committee comprising PKR, DAP, Amanah and the United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation (UPKO).
Decision Should Be Made by PH Presidential Council
"Any decision made, whether at the central or state level, must go through the Presidential Council, and the same applies to any differences involving parties within the PH coalition," Mustapha said.
As of now, no final decision has been made by the Presidential Council regarding this matter. As state-level leaders, we will comply with any decision, he added.
Background to the Dispute
Last December, UPKO president Datuk Ewon Benedick, who is also Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister, was appointed as the new Sabah PH chairman for the 2024-2026 term. However, on Jan 12, the media reported that Sabah PKR still insists on retaining the PH chairman position, currently held by Ewon, with the hope that it remains with their party as it was previously.
Confidence in Coalition’s Unity
Mustapha expressed confidence that the coalition’s unity and cooperation will not be affected by the dispute, stating that the issue is being handled within the party and will be resolved through the Presidential Council.
"We are confident that the coalition’s unity and cooperation will not be affected by this issue. We will continue to work together to face the next state election," he said.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Sabah PKR is confident that the issue regarding the position of the Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman will not affect the coalition’s unity and cooperation in facing the next state election. The decision on the position should be determined by the PH Presidential Council, and the party is confident that it will be resolved through this channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current situation regarding the position of the Sabah PH chairman?
A: The position is currently held by UPKO president Datuk Ewon Benedick, who is also Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister.
Q: What is the stance of Sabah PKR on the matter?
A: Sabah PKR still insists on retaining the PH chairman position, currently held by Ewon, with the hope that it remains with their party as it was previously.
Q: How will the issue be resolved?
A: The issue will be resolved through the PH Presidential Council, which is the highest decision-making body of the coalition.