A Bersatu division chief has questioned why Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador waited until his replacement was announced before going public with his allegations that Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin interfered with police affairs.
Kepong Bersatu division chief Norizan Ali noted that Hamzah was made home minister in March last year and questioned why Abdul Hamid (above) kept quiet until recently.
"If Abdul Hamid's contract was extended, would he have used the same tone as yesterday or suddenly praise Hamzah?" Norizan asked in a statement today.
At a press conference yesterday, Abdul Hamid threw various allegations at Hamzah, accusing the latter of bringing "political elements" to the police force commission and interfering with the appointments of police top brass.
Under the Federal Constitution, the home minister has to chair the police force commission, which makes recommendations for the appointment of top police officers to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Following this, there has been a steady stream of calls by opposition and Umno politicians for Hamzah to be probed.
Norizan said it was wrong for Abdul Hamid to attack Hamzah without understanding the latter's role in the commission.
"Don't criticise politicians just because you are unhappy that you did not get your wish. Moreover, didn't Abdul Hamid get his contract (under the same circumstances)?" he further asked.
Abdul Hamid came out of retirement in May 2, 2019 after being granted a two-year contract to lead the police service.
Norizan said Abdul Hamid should have been thankful that he was brought out of retirement.
"If he is attacking Hamzah for political reasons, I hereby challenge him to be a politician full-time and run for office, if he is a man.
"Challenge Hamzah in Larut during the next general election," he added. - Mkini
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