Warisan to go solo in polls
Warisan secretary-general Datuk Loretto Padua Jr, who disclosed this, said the party would contest using its own logo and had no intention of forming any political pact.
He said talk that Warisan was joining Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) or making 'backdoor deals' was completely false.
'These are lies being spread deliberately on social media to confuse and mislead the public,' he said in a statement yesterday.
Loretto said Warisan's only alliance is with the people of Sabah and that it will continue fighting for their rights and future.
'We will not be a part of the ongoing political games. Our focus is on issues that matter, such as the rising cost of living, water and power disruptions, jobs and fair control over our own resources,' he said.
Loretto said he was disappointed that the office of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri had been dragged into the political mud.
'The TYT is above politics and must be respected. Do not use the TYT for political gain,' he added.
He urged Sabahans to stay focused and not be misled by distractions.
'The coming election is about choosing leaders who truly care about Sabah, not those who engage in political games,' he said.
He said Warisan has consistently remained the sole opposition party in Sabah and believed that forming coalitions was not the solution.
'The way forward is a firm, people-based movement that puts Sabah first. We will continue to work with the people, not political elites,' he added.
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