A call for the removal of Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chief Abdul Rahman Dahlan, also known as Kurup, could be counterproductive, according to political analyst Syahruddin Awang Ahmad. The push for his ouster is seen as reinforcing the perception that Umno, the dominant party in BN, desires complete control over the coalition. This move indicates a reluctance from Umno to equitably share power with parties based in Sabah. Ahmad suggests that attempting to sideline Sabah BN leadership may ultimately backfire on Umno. Such actions could foster discontentment within Sabah’s political landscape and potentially destabilize the coalition’s unity. This power dynamic highlights existing tensions concerning representation and control within the broader BN framework. The situation underscores the challenges of maintaining a balanced power-sharing arrangement among its components.