Former deputy law minister Mohamed Hanipa Maidin criticised Umno leader Mohd Puad Zarkashi after the latter chided the former for asking the Amanah president to quit over the authorities’ move to prevent the anti-graft rally on Jan 25.
In a sharp rebuttal, Hanipa (above) said he would not take seriously the views of anyone who defends former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.
“When I asked the Amanah president to resign, an Umno leader condemned me and defended him.
“I can reply to his condemnation but why should I? Anyone who does not hesitate to defend or support Najib, in my view, should not be taken seriously,” Hanipa said on Facebook today.
Yesterday, Hanipa challenged Amanah chief Mohamad Sabu to resign if the government prevents the rally.
“I have spent a significant part of my life as a defence lawyer representing Mohamad, particularly in cases involving his right to peaceful assembly.
“At times, I was even arrested for defending his rights,” Hanipa had said.
However, Puad took umbrage to Hanipa’s views and called the latter’s call an outdated political manoeuvring.
“I am confident Hanipa would not have resigned if an anti-corruption rally had been held during his tenure as deputy law minister.
"His demand for Mat Sabu to resign as a minister is irrelevant. This is old-school politics when someone no longer holds office,” the Umno supreme council member said. - Mkini
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