Swear on the Quran, Anwar told

Putera Umno today challenged PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim to swear on the Quran rather than resorting to the media with ‘lies’ to prove his innocence.

“Come and join us and head to Masjid Negara. Putera Umno is willing to be the middleman.

Let everyone from PKR, PAS and even Umno convene with the Perlis mufti Asri Zainul Abidin, and witness Anwar and Saiful (Bukhari Azlan) swear on the Quran of their innocence,” said Putera Umno chairperson Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim.

He was referring to the mufti’s statement this morning, asking for the two implicated in the sodomy allegation to swear on the Quran.

Anwar has been accused by his former aide Saiful of sodomy. He has denied the charges, and since has been instrumental in bringing out fresh allegations of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak being involved with murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu.
“Why is he using the media? Why does he want to divert the public attention by giving confusing statements? I think this is the best method (to prove it),” Abdul Azeez added.

Enough of lies

The president stressed that Putera Umno had enough of the lies thrown at their party leaders.

“I'm here to tell Anwar, don't think that we are cowards. We're not scared of anyone and we obey our party leaders.”

Speaking in a last-minute press conference in Kg Attap, Abdul Azeez was adamant Anwar would not take the Putera challenge.

“If he’s a gentleman, he’ll take it. We are all principled Muslims.

“He has been criticizing the prime minister for weeks. Now he has diverted his attention to Najib. Don't think we will be quiet forever. We are capable of action, but we will act according to the law,” said Abdul Azeez.

He said people should allow the courts and police to do their jobs.

“He should stop (with all the accusations). We have courts, we have the police force. Just believe that they will carry out their responsibilities impartially,” he said.


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