Entrenching the fortress

Stronghold: Ghani (seated far right) is set for another term of office, making him the longestserving Mentri Besar in the country. He is seen here with the Prime Minister at a popular eatery in Johor Baru famous for its murtabak.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Ghani Othman is facing the biggest challenge of his political career now that the Opposition have declared Johor their frontline State with an ambitious claim that they will get more seats in the general election.

UP till a month ago, many had believed this would be Datuk Ghani Othman’s final term as Mentri Besar of Johor. He had been telling people in private that he is ready to make way after five terms, which is a record of sorts in Johor where Mentris Besar come and go.