KUALA LUMPUR: Several top leaders of the unity government component parties have congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani on his victory in the Nenggiri state by-election.
In a Facebook post on Saturday (Aug 17), Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan expressed his appreciation to the voters in the constituency for returning the mandate to BN.
He also conveyed best wishes to Mohd Azmawi Fikri, fondly known as Awie, to serve and carry out the trust of the voters.
"Congratulations and well done to all the officers and party machinery who worked tirelessly for this victory. I hope everyone returns safely to their respective destinations," he said.
Parti Amanah Negara president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said this victory not only reflects the people's trust in the leadership of the unity government but is also a manifestation of unity and strong cooperation within the unity government.
"I would like to express my deepest appreciation and thanks to all the officers and machinery from parties of the unity government, especially from Amanah who have worked hard to ensure the victory of the unity government’s candidate in the Nenggiri by-election.
"The commitment and hard work of all of you are the key to our success today. Congratulations and well done on the victory in the Nenggiri state seat," he said, adding that Amanah will be equally committed to ensuring similar success in the Mahkota state by-election in Johor.
PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil also congratulated BN.
"Nenggiri voters have voted. Congratulations BN," he said in a Facebook post.
Umno supreme council member Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz also congratulated Mohd Azmawi Fikri and said the victory was the result of the hard work of the unity government machinery, especially the Umno and BN machinery from all over the country.
"Let's make this victory a catalyst to bolster the people's trust in the unity government," he said.
BN successfully regained the Nenggiri state seat after its candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri won the by-election in the constituency with a majority of 3,352 votes.
The Kelantan Umno Youth leader obtained 9,091 votes, defeating his challenger, PAS candidate Mohd Rizwadi Ismail, representing Perikatan Nasional (PN) who garnered 5,739 votes. - Bernama
