GRS says Hajiji new Sabah CM after BN makes way
Sabah BN has finally agreed to make way for the state's Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Hajiji Mohd Noor to become the new chief minister.
Following this, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) announced that it had arrived at a consensus to name Hajiji as their chief minister candidate.
This was announced by Hajiji himself, at a joint press conference with Sabah BN chief...
Sabah BN has finally agreed to make way for the state's Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Hajiji Mohd Noor to become the new chief minister.
Following this, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) announced that it had arrived at a consensus to name Hajiji as their chief minister candidate.
This was announced by Hajiji himself, at a joint press conference with Sabah BN chief Bung Moktar Radin at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu that was used as the command centre for PN during the state election.
"We have agreed, in consensus, that they name me as the chief minister of Sabah.
"GRS, which comprises PN, BN, and PBS, has agreed to form a new state government," he added.
Hajiji said they will fulfil the responsibility and mandate that the people have given to them, as well as to ensure that Sabah will continue to progress.
Asked if he had received a call from the state palace to take his oath before the governor, Hajiji said they were informed about a swearing-in ceremony to be held tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Bung (photo) said he believed that after Hajiji has been sworn-in as the chief minister, the new state government will be able to focus on taking care of the people.
"We will start working to ensure the people receive the necessary attention from the government and no one should play politics anymore. We are focusing on the issues in Sabah," he said.
In a statement later, PBS described the decision to nominate Hajiji as the chief minister as most appropriate.
"The decision is consistent with PBS' proposal and stand during the course of the state polls, while other parties made their decision based on the outcome of the just-concluded election," said PBS president Maximus Ongkili.
He added that Hajiji will be able to execute his duties well and honour the mandate given by the people of Sabah.
The idea of naming Hajiji as Sabah chief minister came from the PN chairperson, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
BN initially objected to that proposal as it wanted Bung to be the chief minister.
The Sabah state election on Sept 26 saw GRS winning a total of 38 from 73 state seats, out of which PN won 17 seats, while BN and PBS taking 14 and seven seats respectively.
GRS also claimed to have gained the support of all three independent candidates.
Warisan Plus itself won 29 seats, out of which Warisan won 23 and DAP taking six seats. Meanwhile, PKR won two seats and Upko secured one.
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