PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has conceded to Rafizi Ramli in the fight for the PKR deputy president's post.
In a Facebook post on Sunday (May 29), Saifuddin said that although the PKR election committee has not released the official results, it has published the results on its website.
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The former domestic trade and consumer affairs minister said he has sent congratulatory wishes to Rafizi, Nik Nazmi (Nik Ahmad), Chang Li Kang and other winners.
"Congratulations are also extended to all the elected division heads, AMK and women’s division and committee members.
"My attitude is simple and clear. Respect the decisions made by party members.
"The practice of democracy determines who is elected and who is not," he said urging members not to tear up friendships.
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He said they must always maintain unity among party members.
"God willing, PKR will continue to be strong. My job is still focused on organising the National Congress this June.
"The Congress still needs to proceed in an orderly manner and in accordance with the rules of the Societies Act 1966," he said, adding that about 3,000 delegates will elect 20 members of the central leadership council.
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He said upon completion of this process, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as president would have a complete line of leadership.
"My job ends there.
"The next task, the new leadership prepares the party to face GE15. Well done and congratulations to all," he said.
