Pak Lah, give us what's due

When Pak Lah comes a calling on Monday, many want to know what extra goodies he will present to Sabah for giving him the 24 Parliamentary seats in the just concluded elections.

He has not been grateful to us, like our seats have meant nothing.

Our sources are saying that the Speaker post might go to Tan Sri Pandikar Amin. Now, if this is true, well and good. Pandikar is capable and experienced, with a boisterous Parliament expected, and with the likes of Lim Kit Siang, Karpal Singh, Hadi Awang and many other great debaters in the house, Parliament needs someone of Pandikar's calibre to bring some kind of order.

Should we be satisfied with this? Remember, Pak Lah comes here with his sight firmly focused on the UMNO December elections assuming he will still be around when Parliament convenes.

Giving out goodies is part of the game.

Does Musa Aman have a firm control of Sabah UMNO?

The recent visit to Putrajaya by six Sabah UMNO leaders has started tongues wagging of Musa's control. These six UMNO leaders are known not to see eye-- to eye with him. Rahim Ismail has been dropped from the state cabinet, thus denying the influential Brunei community representation in the state political affairs.

Stories also abound that Lajim Ukin is also upset with Musa, he is said to be flirting with Ku Li's camp, and so is Rizalman Abdullah.

If Musa cannot deliver all the 25 divisions to Pak Lah come December, who can?

December is still a long way, anything can happen meanwhile.

Come Monday, we expect the usual cries of "Hidup this!" and "Hidup that!". Like the recent visit to Sarawak, at the end of the day, everybody will declare they are with the Prime Minister.

Edii diih si awang ani....as we say here, can't our politicians show a bit of spunk for a change? Just tell him what the grassroots here want you to say.

Pak Lah might not like it, but, aren't you people supposed to be the people's representatives?

We want the aliens to be sent home, we want equal economic opportunities; we want the Borneonisation of the civil service, more oil royalty etc. The list is long, say it loud and clear, we have never been in a stronger position to demand.

Stop the polishing apples act for once; stop thinking about your positions, your projects, and all the selfish things. Shoot with all your guns blazing.

Do what's good for the people and future generations.

If you don't speak your minds and demand, don't expect us to be kind to you next time around.

Awang Buntak for ASJournal