Hadi’s accusations should have been discussed internally, says Bersatu

 The party’s political bureau nevertheless addresses the PAS president’s remarks made on Friday.

Bersatu said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s allegations should have been discussed internally rather than raised publicly. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Bersatu has expressed regret over remarks made by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang against the party, saying issues involving Perikatan Nasional should be resolved within the coalition’s Supreme Council.

In a statement issued by its political bureau, Bersatu said it nevertheless sought to clarify Hadi’s remarks and avoid “misunderstandings and negative perceptions” of the coalition.

This comes after Hadi said PAS was reassessing its ties with Bersatu, including the possibility of contesting the next general election without the party led by Muhyiddin Yassin.

Regarding the Negeri Sembilan political crisis, Bersatu denied claims that it had acted unilaterally or backed down from an agreement with Umno to form a new state government.

The party said its secretary-general Azmin Ali and PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan had worked closely from the outset to manage the issue.

Bersatu said both parties had initially agreed that the state’s five PN assemblymen would cooperate with the 14 Umno assemblymen to ensure political stability.

However, it said the situation changed after Umno decided to remain with the Pakatan Harapan-led Negeri Sembilan government. - FMT

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