Umno wings give MB full backing

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2009/04/16

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Umno wings and divisions here are giving their full backing to Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said, days after speculation that a vote of no-confidence was to be tabled by several Barisan Nasional assemblymen at the state assembly.

State Umno liaison deputy chairman Datuk Tengku Putera Tengku Awang said Umno Youth, Puteri and Wanita, as well as leaders of eight divisions, called him to declare their support.

He said Umno members were united despite rumblings on the ground that there were now two camps.

"After the 12th general election, there were camps in the party but we reconciled. Unfortunately, this incident has made it seem that there are still camps in the party."

Tengku Putera said Umno leaders would go to the ground to explain the situation to the grassroots and clear the air.
On Wednesday, both Jertih assemblyman and former menteri besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh as well as Ajil assemblyman Datuk Rosol Wahid denied there were plans to table a vote of no confidence.

Kuala Terengganu division chief Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said irrespective of whether they liked Ahmad or not, BN assemblymen had to put aside their differences and work for the party.

"If one feels the leadership is weak, don't weaken him further.

"Discuss the matter with him to fix the problem," he said.