How many Warisan assemblymen have now quit since the 2020 elections?

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Ten Warisan Assemblymen Have Quit Since the 2020 Sabah Elections

As of February 28, a total of ten assemblymen from Parti Warisan have resigned from the party since the 2020 Sabah snap elections. The latest departure, Petagas assemblyman Awang Ahmad Sah Sahari, announced his decision to leave Warisan on Monday, stating his weariness with political polemics. He and his supporters are expected to join Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat).
Awang Ahmad's Departure and Stated Reasons

Awang Ahmad Sah Sahari, who was also the former treasurer-general of Warisan and the Putatan division chief, cited "enough is enough" regarding political controversies as his primary reason for leaving. He indicated that such ongoing disputes do not facilitate progress for the people. This sentiment suggests a broader disillusionment among elected representatives with the current state of affairs within Warisan.
Expectation of Further Departures

Gagasan Rakyat information chief Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan indicated that more elected representatives, particularly from Warisan, are likely to follow Awang Ahmad's lead. He suggested that the current internal situation within Warisan, led by former chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, is a contributing factor to this trend. Nizam welcomed Awang Ahmad's decision as an indicator of the appeal of Gagasan Rakyat's agenda under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Gagasan Rakyat's Focus and Future Launch

Nizam highlighted that Gagasan Rakyat's primary focus is on development and progress for Sabah, aiming to minimise excessive politicking that could hinder efforts to benefit the state's populace. The party is scheduled for its official launch on March 3 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, who is also the president of Gagasan Rakyat, set to officiate the event. The party anticipates approximately 5,000 attendees at the launch, with a current membership of around 100,000, largely comprising former members of Bersatu Sabah.

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