IPOH: Umno's decision to form the state government with Pakatan Harapan has been described as a "recipe for disaster" by Perak Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
"This action confirms rumours heard prior to the general election that Umno is in talks to form a new alignment with Pakatan in order to stay in power," Ahmad Faizal said in a statement on Monday (Nov 21).
"We're also wondering what happened to the 'No Anwar, No DAP' decision made during the Umno general assembly," he added.
He said Perak Perikatan stands by its decision to remain as opposition if it couldn't form the state government with any party that is willing to accept its "Prihatin, Bersih dan Stabil" principle.
He reiterated that Perak Perikatan would not form a cooperation with Pakatan as long as DAP was within the coalition.
He added that DAP or those linked to corruption cases had been rejected by a large number of Malays.
Perak Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad will be sworn in as the new Mentri Besar at 5.30pm Monday (Nov 21).
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