Kota Kinabalu: Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that Sabah’s political turmoil will soon draw to an end after last week’s failed attempt at toppling Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Sabah Umno and Barisan Nasional leaders here, Zahid said he and Pakatan Harapan Chairman and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim were now set for a “heart-to-heart” talk with Hajiji later Monday night.
“We will surely find a way to solve this crisis, and we vow we will reach a win-win solution.
“I am sure that once the meeting is over, Anwar will meet you (media) and inform everyone about the decision reached at the negotiations,” said Zahid.
Anwar and Zahid will also meet leaders from Sabah Umno and other parties such as Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Warisan.
On Friday, State Assembly members from BN-Umno retracted their support for Hajiji amid speculation that Sabah Umno and Warisan would work together to form a new state government.
However, Hajiji said Sunday he has majority support from 44 of Sabah’s 79 state assemblymen to enable him to continue in office.
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