Umno’s intention to submit an appeal to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah for His Majesty’s consideration in granting a full royal pardon to former party president Najib Abdul Razak is in accordance with existing legal procedures and done without any political pressure.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party will follow all existing legal procedures before making an appeal to the Pardons Board to consider the matter.
“As a political party, we certainly will follow all existing legal procedures and when the procedures are adhered to, it will be up to the Pardons Board,” Zahid (above, right), who is also BN chairperson, said.
The deputy prime minister said this after officiating the Kelantan-level Santunan Kasih Ramadan 2023 programme at Pusat Transformasi Ilmu Bukit Tiu in Machang today.
Also present were Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kadir, Kelantan Umno chairperson Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub and Mara chairperson Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Zahid, who is also the rural and regional development minister, said Umno has already made efforts to obtain a date for an audience with the Agong.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the issue of conflict of interest in seeking a royal pardon for Najib should not arise as everyone can apply for a pardon and all parties should comply with the stipulated rules and conditions.
- Bernama
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