KOTA KINABALU: United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO) deputy president Datuk Seri Wilfred Bumburing resigned as Barisan Nasional chairman for Tuaran on Monday amidst new speculation that a snap general election is likely to be called in September this year.
"I have, effective today, July 23, 2012, resigned from the post as Barisan Nasional chairman for P170, Tuaran. My resignation will enable the new BN leadership of Tuaran to make preparation for the coming 13th general election," said Bumburing in his resignation letter, which was made available to the press, here, on Monday.