He refused to comment on the court suit, in which Musa is asking the court to declare him as the rightful chief minister instead of Shafie. He said he would leave it to the court to decide.
“I am not concerned about that (court suit) because the state legislative assembly sitting has been held and was well attended by the opposition.
“The Sabah constitution clearly spells out that when a person doesn’t command the confidence of the majority (of assemblymen), he must relinquish his post,” he told reporters when met after witnessing the handing-over of an appointment letter to Sabah’s new state secretary here today.
Musa was sworn in as Sabah chief minister on May 10 after commanding a simple majority in the 14th general election, but two days later, Shafie was sworn in as chief minister after some of the assemblymen under Musa switched allegiance.
Lawyer: Let courts decide if Musa or Shafie legally appointed CM