Warisan president Shafie Apdal has accused political rivals of pouring millions of ringgit into online campaigns to undermine his party ahead of the upcoming state polls, adding that perception warfare has replaced real debate over Sabah’s problems.

The former chief minister claimed that over RM8 million had been allocated for a social media campaign targeting Warisan, alleging the funds had been budgeted via the state government.

As for Warisan, Shafie said his party relies on...