Shame on those lobbying for Cabinet post, say PKR division leaders
PETALING JAYA : Several PKR division chiefs have condemned allegations that certain party leaders are lobbying for ministerial positions, calling the claims shameful and contrary to the party's core reformist values.
Gua Musang PKR chief Asharun Uji said he heard talk of such lobbying efforts, but no official information or solid evidence had been produced so far.
'I've only heard rumours. But as for how true it is, we leave that to the top leadership to resolve and investigate.
'There's no need for lobbying because the power to appoint ministers lies solely with the prime minister, who is also the PKR president,' he told FMT, urging fellow division leaders to reject such practices.
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported former PKR Sabah deputy communications chief Fekirie Gobet as saying that a party leader had been actively contacting division heads and collecting signatures to drum up support for a ministerial post.
This comes following the resignations of economy minister Rafizi Ramli, and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad after they lost in the recent PKR elections.
Tanjong Karang PKR chief Yahya Mat Sahri said any attempt to lobby for Cabinet posts was embarrassing for the party and the issue should be left to the prime minister to resolve with dignity.
Tapah PKR division chief Azam Afandi said signature campaigns or internal pressure tactics are not part of PKR's political culture.
'PKR was founded based on the principles of reform, hence we reject elitist and patronage politics.
'Even if such efforts are taking place, I believe they involve only a small group of individuals,' he said, adding that all Perak division chiefs would oppose any such movement.
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