PKR is set to appoint an interim successor for its Perak chief, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, following his bid to be the next Gombak division chief.
Party sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Perak leadership committee is set to meet with president Anwar Ibrahim over the matter this afternoon.
Farhash (above) previously confirmed that he will challenge Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari for the Gombak post.
PKR will elect office bearers for the 2022-2025 term during its upcoming June 10-12 national congress.
Speaking to Malaysiakini, a source said Farhash agreed to be replaced.
“Top leadership met with Farhash two days ago.
“As a result of the meeting, both agreed to appoint an interim chairperson to replace Farhash until the party election (begins) in April,” the source said.
The source declined to reveal why there was a need for such an arrangement.
Farhash, a former political secretary to Anwar, has held the post since 2019.
All Perak PKR leadership committee members along with division chiefs have since been summoned to meet with Anwar.
A source from Anwar’s office confirmed that the meeting will be held this afternoon.
“The meeting will be held at the party headquarters at 3pm today. There will be an election for an interim chairperson,” said the source.
Malaysiakini understands that the two top contenders for the post are Teluk Intan division chief Muzaffar Shah Khairuddin and Tambun division chief Muhammad Arafat Varisai Mahamad.
“However, Arafat’s chances are rather slim as he is seen as a strong supporter of Rafizi Ramli,” said a Perak PKR source.
Aside from going for the Gombak division chief post, Farhash is said to be gunning to be the next deputy president.
The second-highest position is presently vacant after predecessor Azmin Ali defected in February 2020 during the Sheraton Move political coup along with 10 other PKR MPs. - Mkini
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