By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 12: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Supreme Council member Wilson Nyabong Ijang has offered himself as a candidate for the party’s top post in its upcoming Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) this October.
In a statement, the Pelagus assemblyman said encouragement from fellow Supreme Council members and the strong support from most PRS divisions have strengthened his confidence to take on this trust.
“Whenever I go to the grassroots level, attending official events in their areas, I always make it a point to spend time with and meet PRS grassroots members. They are my source of strength.
“I am ready to continue and improve upon the political agenda set by the party’s late founder, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, to ensure his legacy lives on and to bring PRS to greater heights,” he said.
He said that throughout his political journey, he has had the privilege of working closely with the late Masing, often consulting with him to understand the pulse of the people, the party’s direction, and grassroots political dynamics.
Having been with PRS since its inception, he said he understood the strengths, challenges, and potential of this party.
“The decision made by the PRS Supreme Council on Sunday (Aug 10) once again demonstrates the maturity of the party’s democracy and politics. From the beginning, PRS has practised open elections at every TDC as proof of our commitment to transparency and genuine democratic practice.
“PRS has always prioritised the principle of consultation and respects the voices of all levels of leadership, including the grassroots. This election will be held in the spirit of togetherness and family, with unity as the core. After the election, we must remain united, close ranks, support one another, and move forward together for the progress of the party,” he said.
He said if given the mandate, he will firmly hold to the legacy of PRS’s founding struggle, which always prioritises party unity, strengthens relationships with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties, and upholds the principles of justice and the protection of the rights of the people of Sarawak, especially the Dayak community.
“I call on all PRS members to unite, strengthen our struggle, and move forward together to ensure the continuity of the political agenda inspired by our founder.
“With unity and shared determination, PRS will remain relevant, strong, and the main platform for the people’s struggle in Sarawak,” he said. — DayakDaily
