KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Jeffery Kitingan said he was aware of a video circulating on social media accusing him of conspiring against the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor.
“No such conspiracy exists or has ever existed,” he said in a statement adding that his STAR Sabah party and he have fully supported Hajiji to be Chief Minister in 2020 and since then our support has not wavered despite various challenges.
“The accusation is categorically false, misleading, and politically motivated. I believe it is aimed to divide us and GRS and Sabahans going into the State elections,” Jeffery who is the Deputy Chief Minister said.
“The referenced screenshot, allegedly from 1 November 2024, features a fragment of a conversation taken entirely out of context and aimed to falsely support the accusation. Furthermore, these allegations appear timed to coincide with recent unfounded accusations against the Sabah state government, which are currently under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). I trust the authorities will reveal the truth in due course.”
“I remain firmly committed to fostering unity, political stability, and the continued development of Sabah. Any attempt to drive a wedge between leaders working toward a better Sabah will not succeed.”
“I call upon the public to be vigilant against misinformation and not to fall victim to malicious narratives intended to destabilise the state government. I will continue to focus on serving the people of Sabah with integrity and transparency.”
“Let us move forward together for a stronger, united Sabah,” he stressed.-pr/BNN
