Will Hajiji Noor allow Shahelmey and Andi to contest under GRS?

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Hajiji Noor Open to Shahelmey and Andi Contesting Under GRS Banner

Sabah caretaker chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has indicated his openness to allowing suspended Umno leaders Datuk Shahelmey Yahya and Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy to contest in the upcoming 17th Sabah election under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) banner. Both individuals have expressed their intention to represent GRS, and Hajiji Noor, who also chairs GRS and leads Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, stated that he has no objections to their aspirations, viewing them as capable leaders.
Intention to Represent GRS Expressed

Datuk Shahelmey Yahya and Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy have formally communicated their desire to stand for election under the GRS coalition. Hajiji Noor confirmed this during a press conference, noting that their wish is to contest using the GRS ticket. This move signifies a potential realignment of political allegiances within Sabah's political landscape.
Capable Leaders with No Objections

Hajiji Noor described both Shahelmey and Andi as capable leaders, indicating that their individual leadership qualities are not a point of contention for their potential inclusion in the GRS election slate. He explicitly stated that he has no objections to their expressed intention to represent the coalition, suggesting a willingness to accommodate them.
Background of Support for GRS

Shahelmey and Andi were among several Umno assemblymen who withdrew their support from Umno in 2023. This action was in direct support of GRS during a period when there was an attempt to remove Hajiji Noor as chief minister. Subsequently, both Shahelmey and Andi faced suspension from Umno.
Umno's Stance on Re-election

Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has previously stated that the party will not re-nominate Shahelmey and Andi for the upcoming state polls. This position from Umno, coupled with their suspension, appears to have paved the way for their consideration to contest under the GRS banner, as they seek to continue their political careers.

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