PKR heads: Enough is enough

PETALING JAYA: Close ranks and stop collecting signatures to support PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or his deputy Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, say several senior party leaders.

The leaders also said the move to collect signatures in support of Anwar should not be done as he is still the president.

They also said there is no need to question Azmin’s loyalty as he was not only a co-founder of the party but a key player to the success of PKR in Pakatan Harapan.

PKR vice-presidents Tian Chua and Zuraida Kamaruddin said the signature collection drive should be stopped and the political drama ended.“We should close ranks. Everyone agreed during the last election and the recent retreat that Anwar is the president,” said Chua.

Zuraida questioned the movement to get signatures of grassroots leaders to support Anwar.

“He won uncontested in the last party elections.

“What is the justification to collect the signatures now?” she asked.

Pahang PKR, led by its chief Fuziah Salleh, said 10 out of 14 division chiefs had pledged their allegiance to Anwar.

In recent days, there had been attempts by some PKR leaders to drum up support for either Anwar or Azmin.

Party leaders were seen to be split between the two as they bickered openly during the height of the recent sex video scandal, which implicated Azmin.

“This gives rise to instability within the party.

“I believe everyone is tired of this political drama,” said Zuraida.

She also said that questioning Azmin’s loyalty to PKR was uncalled for as he had sacrificed much to build the party when Anwar was still behind bars.

“It is impossible for Azmin to abandon the ship when the party is at its height of success,” Zuraida added.

PKR women wing chief Haniza Talha said those who collected signatures to support Anwar only served to split the party.

“There is no need for such a move as he won uncontested. All of us have agreed that he should lead the party.

“This also goes against the call by the president himself to unite,” said Haniza.