SINCE elections for party positions in PKR kicked off, it has been riddled with numerous issues – ranging from flaws in the system, phantom voters and now, money politics.
The fight for the number two position between Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali and Rafizi Ramli has been the point of focus as many believe whoever holds this position will be the future kingmaker.
According to party insiders, the entire system has flaws, including the central election committee (JPP) members, whom they claim are not up to mark and also terribly biased towards a particular faction.
A senior party leader said there was no control at polling stations and members from different branches were often seen “where they don’t belong” and this created plenty of problems.
“Also, it has been so easy for certain quarters to sabotage the elections. For example, how come it is so easy to jam telecommunications systems, stir up unnecessary commotions and create a host of other problems?
“The recent incidents in Keningau, Sabah are disgraceful. It is obvious those responsible were from a certain faction, but till not, no action has been taken.
“It seems like the JPP and others concerned are simply turning a blind eye to all the chaos,“ said the party leader.
He claims there have been all kinds of excuses given, but no concrete solution to the problem.
“If this is how the party is going to conduct itself, then surely there will be doubts if Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself can actually handle the party and also administer the country when he becomes the prime minister.
“The party has a great future in Malaysian politics in years to come, but certainly not like this,“ said a party veteran.
The veteran claimed that at present, the greatest threat faced by PKR was not from other parties or even the Barisan Nasional, but from within.
“Even the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has since stepped in, which is an embarrassment to the party. We have been at the forefront to oppose all forms of corruption and the rakyat voted us in because they trusted and believed in us.
“Now, we have totally gone against what we preached and even the MACC is probing us. It is high time the JPP begins flexing it’s muscles and those concerned step in to stop this rot before it worsens,“ added the party veteran.
