Arnold Puyok says elected representatives will likely be more attracted to bigger parties like Umno and PPBM. FMTNews Upko
Chief Minister Shafie Apdal meets with MPs and assemblymen in a show of support for the second time last week.
While bigger parties like Umno, PPBM and Parti Bersatu Sabah may appear more attractive to those considering a switch in camps, FMT has reliably learnt that even smaller outfits are trying their luck in snapping up elected representatives, especially those currently without a party. The Warisan-led coalition, which includes Upko, DAP and PKR, holds 45 seats in the 65-seat state assembly. Sabah PPBM has nine, Umno one and PBS four.
“I think the elected representatives will be more attracted to a bigger party, and a party closest to the centre of power like PPBM or Umno.” “Umno is with BN, and Muafakat Nasional looks more stable and stronger than PPBM which is currently facing internal problems,” he said, referring to the agreement inked between Umno and PAS last year.
He said the race to snap up elected representatives would heat up as the party with the most assemblymen would likely command more power in state politics.
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