The UMNO leaders have spoken. It is now up to the members to decide who will lead them after Nov 2008.
“UMNO members have the power now. They must decide who will lead them and when the transition of power will take place,” said a former senior journalist.
He said the UMNO deputy president Mohd Najib Tun Razak, has made it clear that he would let members decide during their divisional meetings scheduled to be held from Oct 9.
Following the Mar 8 polls, UMNO and Barisan Nasional have been faced with an onslaught of challenges, from Anwar Ibrahim’s attempt to seize control of the government to Ahmad Ismail’s controversial squatter-immigrant issue and Zaid Ibrahim’s resignation from the cabinet following his differing views on ISA.
It cannot be denied that Anwar’s efforts, ridiculous though they may be, had caused waves.
“Even his Sept 16 plan, which everybody knew was hogwash, was taken seriously,” he added.
The recent SAPP walkout from Barisan has also affected the coalition’s image, despite the Sabah-based party having only two MPs.
There are talks too about Gerakan following in SAPP’s footsteps, although the leaders had dismissed the notion.
|And while Ahmad Ismail was severely admonished over the squatter-immigrant issue which resulted in him losing his post and not allowed to hold any posts for the next three years, his punishment was not popular among grassroots, nor was it sufficient to his detractors.
“That whole episode has put UMNO in a quandary. The crisis within the party is serious and cannot be taken lightly,” said a senior UMNO leader.
“UMNO cannot continue to be in denial. The members must decide on a strong and capable leader to guide them through this political upheaval. The outcome of the polls has completely changed the country’s political landscape,” said a former senior editor.
The party leadership no longer has control over Umno’s future. Like it or not the ball is now on the other side of the court and it is the grassroots who must decide who they want. – Sept 20,2008
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