KUCHING, Nov 13: Activist Peter John Jaban has hinted at contesting the Sarawak Election 2026 as an independent candidate but has kept the constituency he intends to contest under wraps, saying he will reveal his choice at the last minute.

According to a press release, he said that voters should not feel compelled to choose only between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the existing opposition; highlighting that independent candidates could provide a different form of representation without necessarily being adversarial towards the State government.

“While acknowledging that a strong GPS mandate would reflect public confidence in Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership and policies, and could contribute to political stability, efficient government, and economic growth, the performance and suitability of individual constituency representatives should be assessed separately,” he said when asked about a meeting of social activists in Kota Kinabalu to push for the setting up of an ‘Alliance of Independents’ for the next parliamentary election.