Zahid: Deputies have no right to question election funds
(The Star) – Umno deputy chiefs have no right to question their superiors of the sources of funds used for elections, said vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).
He said this was the reality in Umno and the country.
“Let’s say for a division chief, when it comes to obtaining a certain amount of allocation for the elections, be it from the central BN committee, Umno division or from sponsors, what is the right of the deputy to question the source of the funds.
“Ei, itu ketua bahagian punya pasal lah untuk menang pilihanraya dalam bahagian dia (that is the division chief’s right to do in order to win elections),” he said at the Lenggong Umno division meeting here.
Dr Ahmad Zahid, also Deputy Prime Minister, urged Umno leaders to work together to overcome internal conflict and confusion among party members.
“The real enemy isn’t those outside of the party but within us.
“When confusion arises, leaders must step up and be straightforward in clearing the air and not cause further confusion,” he said.
He also urged leaders to avoid being caught up with their emotions in the heat of conflict.
“If those who are below you are already emotional, you have to explain rationally why certain decisions were made,” he said.
