Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will meet youth chief Akmal Saleh to clarify his statement on resigning as Melaka executive councillor to “fight DAP to the end”.
Zahid spoke on the sidelines of the Umno general assembly.
Seeking Details on Targets
Zahid wants to know Akmal’s targets and the nature of his attacks.
He stressed respect for Akmal’s resignation as a personal decision.
“Maybe he will have more time and space to go down to the ground, especially to the divisions, since we have 191 Umno Youth divisions. It is his personal right. He knows what he is doing,” Zahid said.
No Pressure on Party or State
Zahid dismissed worries that the move pressures Umno or the Melaka government.
Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh knows what to do next, he added.
Earlier, Akmal said he discussed the resignation, effective next week, with Zahid and Rauf.
Rauf reminded him that “a warrior never deserts his friends”.
Reasons for Resignation
Akmal will stay as Umno Youth chief but resigns from exco for dignity, principles and grassroots voice.
On Akmal’s Muafakat Nasional revival idea, Zahid called it personal opinion for Umno Supreme Council to decide.
Khairy’s Presence Noted
Zahid addressed former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s attendance.
Khairy was invited by Akmal with Zahid’s blessing.
Any return would require formal application from the former Rembau MP.
