Negeri Sembilan Barisan Nasional has dismissed allegations that its assemblymen withdrew support for menteri besar Aminuddin Harun as part of a clandestine effort to seize control of the state government.
In a formal statement, the state chapter maintained that the decision by the 14 assemblymen to retract their support was conducted openly and based on fundamental principles.
The coalition emphasized that the move was neither a covert operation nor a backdoor deal, but a legitimate political stance resulting from a loss of confidence in the leadership of the menteri besar.
This clarification comes in response to Pakatan Harapan communications director Fahmi Fadzil, who previously characterized the withdrawal of support as a betrayal and an attempt to take over the state administration.
Constitutional and customary issues cited
Negeri Sembilan Barisan Nasional urged Pakatan Harapan to recognize that the current situation transcends standard political disputes.
The coalition stated that the issue centers on state customs, the constitution, and the overall stability of the administration.
The state chapter claimed it could no longer be held responsible for decisions allegedly made without adequate consultation.
It further asserted that these actions appeared to disregard established customs and the state constitution.
The retraction of support extends beyond day-to-day administrative performance.
According to the coalition, it reflects a profound lack of confidence in the menteri besar’s ability to manage sensitive institutional crises.
Focus on institutional crisis management
The coalition urged all political entities to avoid framing the situation as a mere power struggle.
It maintained that the public is entitled to an honest explanation regarding the crisis of confidence, which it attributes to a failure in managing matters related to the constitution and state traditions.
The political shift follows a declaration by Negeri Sembilan Umno yesterday, which retracted support for Aminuddin.
This move was linked to an ongoing crisis involving four chieftains seeking the removal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
While Tuanku Muhriz has advised Aminuddin to remain in his position until the matter of majority support is clarified, Barisan Nasional claims it now holds a simple majority.
The coalition stated this was achieved after gaining support from five Perikatan Nasional assemblymen.
