Does GPS offer genuine power-sharing among component parties?

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Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Does Not Offer Genuine Power-Sharing, According to Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB)

Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) president Bobby William has asserted that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition lacks genuine power-sharing among its component parties. William specifically highlighted that Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) holds a dominant position, suggesting PBB could form the government independently of other coalition members. This assessment comes as GPS prepares to contest all 82 state seats in the upcoming 12th state election, with PBB fielding 47 candidates, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) 11, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) 18, and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) 6.
PBB's Dominance in GPS

William's central argument is that the coalition's structure effectively makes PBB the de facto leader, overshadowing the influence of other parties. He articulated this by stating, "GPS is PBB, PBB is GPS," implying that the identity and power of the coalition are indistinguishable from PBB. This perceived imbalance leads him to believe that PBB possesses the capacity to secure a majority to govern even without the support of PRS, SUPP, and PDP, thus questioning the necessity and equity of the coalition for its smaller partners.
Allegations of Seat Swapping and Disenfranchisement

The PBDSB president also expressed concern over the electoral strategy within GPS, citing the loss of the traditional Dudong seat by SUPP. William alleged that this occurred as a result of seat swapping maneuvers between PDP and PBB, suggesting internal negotiations that disadvantage certain component parties. This incident, in his view, exemplifies the unequal footing of parties within the coalition, where decisions may be made in a way that compromises the interests or traditional strongholds of member parties.
Accusations Regarding Chief Minister Appointment

Furthermore, William accused PBB of being the sole party within the political landscape that obstructs a Dayak individual from assuming the role of chief minister. He contrasted this with the stated positions of other major political parties, such as Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), and Democratic Action Party (DAP), which he believes share a common vision of installing a Dayak chief minister if they were to win the election. This statement positions PBB as a barrier to Dayak representation at the highest executive level within Sarawak's government.

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