Terengganu MB blames poor GE13 result for current instability

Ahmad Razif

KUALA TERENGGANU: In view of the current political turmoil in Terengganu, Mentri Besar Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman was moved to answer all related issues.

In a long press statement issued on Wednesday, Ahmad Razif said that the mother of all the problems were caused due to Barisan Nasional's loss of seats from 24 seats in the 12th general election to only 17 in the 13th general election.

"This is the reality that everyone needs to swallow and digest. This is the uncertainty and instability which has engulfed the state government.

"We are faced by numerous problems. We have people from in and out the party who are condemning us. We are being threatened, forced and influenced," he said.

Ahmad Razif added that he was no superman or possessed a magical lamp which can do miracles in a blink of an eye.

"And to my colleagues in the party who are not satisfied with me and my leadership, I understand and respect your stance but as a political person like you, too, I have the right to defend myself and to fight for what is right.

Ahmad Razif said the fact is that the Barisan government in Terengganu is struggling to shoulder the burden of what has been left by the former Mentri Besar.

"All of a sudden the former mentri besar behaves like he is trying to "rescue" the party. Instead of creating havoc it is best that he joins in and help to stabilise Umno in the state and make preparations for the 14th general election," he said.

With regards to the withdrawal of state titles, Ahmad Razif said it should not be an issue as it was the ultimate right of the Sultan.

He said, choosing a mentri besar is also the ultimate right of the Sultan in the state and the party president. The position of the mentri besar is not something that anyone can beg or ask for.

"Therefore for those who are against it or are trying their best to oust the mentri besar are those who have no respect for the Royal Institution and the party president.