Umno fully supports petition seeking royal pardon for Najib, says Zahid

UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivering his speech at the special briefing at WTC KL on Aug 27. - Photo: AZMAN GHANI / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno will mobilise its members to throw their full support behind the royal pardon petition for former party president Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ahmad Zahid also urged all party members to pen special messages for Najib as a sign of support and to thank him for his contributions.

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"We must be ready, to give support to the royal pardon petition which can be made at any given time.

"We will let the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong look into it and implement it soon," said Zahid at the special party briefing here Saturday (Aug 27).

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Najib is currently serving his 12-year jail sentence for misappropriating RM42mil involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.

Zahid also urged all members to continue to like and share social media postings made by Najib.

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"This will be the 'weapon' for Umno and must always be used.

"We must take it and use it to fight our political enemies," Zahid noted.

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He also urged party members to be fully prepared for the eventuality of the 15th general election which can be called at any time soon.

"The victory of Barisan Nasional will become a strong pillar for Najib's struggle for the party and the nation.

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"We believe under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, he will not let this hope diminish if the date of the general election is further delayed," Zahid said.