KUANTAN: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s eldest son’s name has been thrown in the hat as a potential Barisan Nasional candidate in the upcoming Chini by-election.
Datuk Mohd Nizar Najib’s name was reportedly brought up by state Umno Youth chief Mohd Farid Mohd Nor, who said the former was qualified since he is the Pekan Umno Youth chief.
Mohd Nizar, 42, had won the post uncontested in the last party elections.
Chini is one of four state seats under the Pekan parliamentary constituency held by former prime minister Najib.
Pahang Umno information chief Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad said there had been voices rooting for Mohd Nizar, although the matter had yet to be discussed by the state leadership.
“Anything about the candidate is to be decided by the Pekan Umno division chief, who is Najib, and the state Umno liaison committee chairman, who is Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
“Anyone can voice out their candidate of choice, but I am confident that Wan Rosdy and Najib will choose the one who can deliver
a huge victory for Perikatan Nasional,” he said when contacted.
The Chini by-election was triggered after the death of incumbent Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Harun on May 6.
The Election Commission has fixed nomination day on June 20, with polling on July 4.
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