Sabah DAP’s former chairman Frankie Poon and ex-secretary Liau Fui Fui have left the party, expressing dissatisfaction with the state chapter’s current leadership.
The pair claimed that Sabah DAP, currently helmed by Phoong Jin Zhe, now favoured younger members and sidelined veterans despite their contributions to the party’s growth in the state over the years.
They also said there were efforts to replace existing DAP leaders in Tanjong Papat without the consultation of veterans, based on months of “observation and reflection” on developments within the party, Daily Express reported.
Poon and Liau said they were reluctant to leave DAP but felt compelled to do so as honesty and mutual respect were no longer in the state chapter.
The pair claimed that members of two DAP branches were following them in leaving the party.
Poon is the outgoing assemblyman for Tanjong…