Umno polls: All complaints to be investigated thoroughly - Zahid

 

Every complaint received regarding the Umno election results will be thoroughly investigated, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He said since March 11, some 20 complaints have been received by the party elections committee, involving the polls for the Youth, Women’s and Puteri wings.

“We will look into each complaint and I have been informed by the party’s disciplinary board and elections committee chairpersons that investigations will be thorough,” he said after a session to introduce Umno election candidates from Terengganu today.

Zahid (above) said the detailed probe is aimed at ensuring all parties were satisfied with the elections committee’s decision.

“No big problems (in the polls), some problems concerning failure to comply with regulations, but that will be resolved… as for divisions with major issues, we will have re-election.

“We have yet to know the outcome of the supreme council, vice presidents, permanent chairperson and deputy permanent chairperson posts.

“I hope there are no problems as whatever system is adopted, the party headquarters will do its best. If there are weaknesses, the system will be improved for future elections,” he said.

The ongoing Umno polls will culminate on March 18 with elections for top posts, including the supreme council and divisional committees.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Zahid reiterated that he was not taking sides in the ongoing polls, adding that all winners will be part of his team.

- Bernama