Anifah Aman eyes Bongawan state seat
The Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president made the announcement via Facebook yesterday, stating that his decision is not aimed at merely challenging the incumbent, Dr Daud Yusuf.
"I respect him as a colleague. However, the people of Bongawan want development equivalent to that of a full-fledged district.
"This has long been promised, and it should already have been enjoyed, but it is still not felt.
"Basic facilities such as a hospital, fire station, road connectivity, and other infrastructure are still neither planned nor championed. It remains quiet and neglected.
"Where is the political will that was once proclaimed?"
As for the seat distribution, the former Kimanis member of Parliament said the state election is not a contest over who gets the most seats, but about who can win.
He added that the legitimacy of the government depends on how many seats are won.
In the last state election, PCS contested in 73 state seats but lost all.
Other component parties in GRS are Parti Bersatu Sabah, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku Sabah, Sabah Progressive Party, Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah and Liberal Democratic Party.
He added that PCS's struggle within GRS is clear — to uphold the shared cause for collective victory.
"The focus is not on the number of candidates, but on winning seats for GRS.
"All GRS component parties must maintain unity for political stability and the benefit of the state and its people,".
He said that the people must be confident that GRS is a strong, solid local coalition, and worthy of being re-elected to continue Sabah's progress.
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