Rebellious DAP leader Goh Kheng Huat today urged the opposition front, Barisan Alternatif, to make way for his party to contest in the upcoming Gaya parliamentary by-election in Sabah.

He said in view of the political situation in Gaya, where the people no longer have a legitimate opposition voice, the best candidate would be DAP chairperson Lim Kit Siang.

He added that he fully supported Sabah DAP's recent proposal that Lim contest for the seat Lim turned down the proposal on Sunday.

"Lim is very experienced and intelligent, especially in Parliament. He should be given the opportunity and support so that he can return to Parliament to serve the people," said Goh when met at the Parliament lobby.

The MP for Nibong Tebal added that BA should set aside its differences with DAP and give their support for Lim to return to Parliament.

"This may also be a stepping stone and an opportunity that will pave the way for an opposition unity to challenge Barisan Nasional in the coming general election," he said.