Up to Allah who becomes PM, Hadi tells Mahathir

TEMERLOH: “Allah will decide who becomes prime minister post-GE14,” said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang,

Speaking at a party function here last night, he said: “We are not greedy to become leaders… but want Islam to lead, save the country and save humanity. This is the core of our cause.”

The gathering, which saw a turnout of about 12,000 party faithful, was to activate the party machinery for the 14th general election, which has to be called by August this year.

Also present were PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Pahang PAS commissioner Rosli Jabar

He was referring to the challenge by PPBM chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad asking PAS to state its choice for PM ahead of GE14.

The former prime minister is now leading an opposition pact comprising his party, DAP, PKR and Amanah.

PAS, which is also in the opposition, has decided to go it alone, which means that there will likely be a lot of three-cornered fights in GE14. -FMT