[2] The party was founded on 28 August 2013 by Ationg Tituh but remained dormant until 2016 due to a lack of funds and manpower.

[4][5] Prior to the party's takeover by Hajiji in 2023, it was dominated by the Kadazandusun Rungus ethnic group.

[7] The four members of parliament who left the Malaysian United Indigenous Party of Sabah together with Hajiji in December 2022 were not allowed to join GAGASAN as a result of the federal anti-party hopping law.

President Divisional chairpersons[12] The main colors used in the party's logo and flag are red and blue.

[2] Sabah State Legislative Assembly Media related to Gagasan Rakyat at Wikimedia Commons