Hanipa’s call for Mat Sabu’s resignation his personal view – Mujahid
Commenting on former deputy law minister Mohamed Hanipa Maidin's criticism of Mohamad, Mujahid said the former Sepang MP can say anything but it does not constitute an official statement...
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The call from former deputy law minister Mohamed Hanipa Maidin for Amanah president Mohamad Sabu to resign is a personal opinion, says the party’s deputy chief Mujahid Yusof Rawa.
Mujahid says Hanipa has the right to say whatever he wants.
The call for Amanah president Mohamad Sabu to resign is merely a personal opinion, party deputy president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said today.
Commenting on former deputy law minister Mohamed Hanipa Maidin’s criticism of Mohamad, Mujahid (above) said the former Sepang MP can say anything but it does not constitute an official statement.
“That is his personal view and we cannot consider his personal view as an official one.
“And that is his right to say what (he wants) and we give him freedom (to speak).
“If he wants to tell the president to resign, or tell me to resign, that's his right,” Mujahid said at a press conference after opening the Amanah Youth National Convention in Klang, Selangor.
On Jan 22, Hanipa, known for his critical views of the Madani administration, issued Mohamad an ultimatum.
He said that Mohamad, who was a regular at protests in the past, should resign as agriculture and food security minister if the government does not allow the anti-corruption gathering in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 25 to proceed unhindered.
In an earlier post, Hanipa, who served as a deputy minister during the 22-month Pakatan Harapan administration from 2018-2020, said allowing the rally would boost the unity government’s image.
However, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi chided Hanipa for his remarks, describing it as political manoeuvring.
Puad pointed out that Hanipa would not have resigned if an anti-corruption rally had been held during his tenure in the government.
Madani under fire
The Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration has come under heavy criticism for attempting to prevent the rally from happening tomorrow.
The rally will start outside the Sogo shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur before proceeding to Dataran Merdeka.
The police earlier today said the rally organiser has yet to resubmit notice of the event to prove that they have Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s permission.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohd Isa was quoted by the New Straits Times as stressing that the venue owner’s permission is required under the Peaceful Assembly Act.
