Phahrolrazi denies plan to oust Kedah MB

Kedah PAS deputy commissioner I, Phahrolrazi Zawawi, today denied rumours that he had set up a movement to oppose Kedah Menteri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak.

"My movement is PAS. The speculation is not true and conspiracy allegations about overthrowing the menteri besar are also not true," he told reporters here.

Phahrolrazi, a Kedah state executive councillor (exco), was rumoured to have sent a letter to Azizan decling re-appointment as an exco.

The swearing-in of Kedah excos for this year is scheduled to be held on Tuesday.  

Phahrolrazi is the chairman of the State Agriculture, Works, Entrepreneur and Rural Development Committee.

Another exco rumoured to have declined re-appointed is Kedah PAS deputy commissioner II, Dr Ismail Salleh.

It is believed they are frustrated with the attitude and leadership of Azizan, who is also the state PAS commissioner, on various issues affecting his administration in recent years.

Several other excos are said to be sympathetic to the duo.

Yet to receive invitation letter

Meanwhile, Phahrolrazi, who is on leave until March 1, said he had yet to receive an invitation letter from the state government to attend the swearing-in of the new excos at Istana Anak Bukit on Tuesday.

He said he would not be disappointed or discouraged if not reappointed.

On speculation that his name was not listed for re-appointment, he said he was not aware of this and that it was better for the menteri besar to make a statement on it.  

- Bernama