GRS chairman Hajiji Noor will deliver a keynote speech at the convention, while his six deputy chairmen will also address the delegates.PETALING JAYA: The ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah will hold its annual convention on Sunday, where delegates are expected to discuss preparations for the next general election (GE16).

GRS secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said the convention will take place at Dewan Tun Mustapha in Kudat, in line with the top leadership's decision to hold the annual gathering in different districts each year.

This year's convention is expected to be attended by about 3,000 participants and observers from all 26 parliamentary constituencies in Sabah, as well as from Labuan.

Armizan said the convention will gather central and divisional leaders on one platform for two key reasons - to discuss GRS's political strategy and preparation for GE16, and to evaluate the status of the state government's development efforts.