Malacca Bersatu chief Mohd Redzuan Yusof has dismissed allegations that he is eyeing the party's top leadership post, including that of chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and president Muhyiddin Yassin.
He has no intention to contest any top posts in the party polls, which is slated to be held by the end of this year, as he wants to focus on his ministerial duty, he told Malaysiakini when contacted today. Redzuan is also the entrepreneur development minister.
Redzuan, however, does not mind being appointed to a party post, just like he was appointed the supreme council member, and Malacca chapter head.
"My loyalty to Mahathir and Muhyiddin is plain to see," he said.
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported that a group of Malacca Bersatu leaders had mounted a vote of no confidence against Redzuan, after he sacked former Kuala Lumpur mayor Ruslin Hasan as the Ayer Limau state constituency coordinator two weeks ago, and attempted to remove Nazri Ramli as the Masjid Tanah Bersatu deputy chief.
Another Bersatu supreme council source said Redzuan was a divisive figure, who allegedly canvassed the supreme council to put himself as the successor to Muhyiddin, and even Mahathir.
While confirming that an attempt to oust him via a vote of no confidence did take place last Friday, Redzuan questioned whether the move was in line with the party constitution.
Since the appointment of state heads is done by the party leadership, their removal should follow the same procedure, he said.
"They (the rebels) claim to be carrying the mandate of the people - asking me to step down, but (the group of people that showed up) has not more than five people.
"I believe they have an ulterior motive in view of the (upcoming) party elections.
"I was asked (by party leaders) to start the Malacca chapter, and I was the number one member in the state. How would I destroy what I built? It doesn't make sense," he said.
Redzuan also denied trying to remove Nazri as the Masjid Tanah Bersatu deputy chief.
"Why should he be dismissed? We have the party elections, so there is no reason," he added.
Meanwhile, Bersatu secretary-general Marzuki Yahya, when contacted, said he hopes the Malacca Bersatu leadership will solve the issue through discussions.
"I mean, by virtue of a meeting among them, rather than coming out with their statements, and keep on blaming each other - that is not the way.
"I would advise them against issuing press statements and find the best solution for internal party problems.
"I will monitor them; what is the latest issue. The party headquarters will try to solve the issue amicably, without involving any vote of no confidence. It is not the time lah. Our focus is more towards developing the party," he told Malaysiakini.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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