GE13: Analysts: Husam’s chances of winning Putrajaya difficult

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By admin-s On Apr 12, 2013

(fz.com) – In his bid for the Putrajaya parliamentary constituency, Datuk Husam Musa is expected to beat a path to only one destination – a journey into oblivion.

Factors which might serve as stumbling blocks to the PAS vice-president are many. One of them is that he is an unknown contesting in a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold.

The other is the strong support from public servants for the legacy of the charismatic Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, the two-term incumbent who is close and popular among the constituents.

According to several political analysts, these factors are among several which will pose major obstacles for Husam to get the support of the 15,798 registered voters.

“Through Tengku Adnan, BN has an excellent service record in Putrajaya. What more, he also established the Putrajaya Umno division,” Datuk Dr Junaidy Abu Bakar told Bernama here yesterday.

The Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris deputy vice-chancellor (student affairs) said public servants in Putrajaya and nationwide leaned towards the BN government which was responsible for the current healthy national economic environment.

“They definitely want (Prime Minister) Datuk Seri Najib Razak who has successfully transformed the government, to continue ruling, and by extension, the BN.

“Thus, PAS is confused and has calculated erroneously if it thinks Husam has a chance to win in the 13th general election.

“Or, maybe, PAS is not confused, after all. On the other hand, it could be gambling on Husam’s political future as he is probably, unwelcome by other PAS leaders in Kelantan.

“And, the best way to marginalise him is by kicking him out of the state?” asked Junaidy.

He noted that Husam was often mentioned as a potential replacement for Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, and this ‘factor’ was certainly not to the liking of his political rivals who might have similar aspirations.