FMT ALERT PETALING JAYA: Zaid Ibrahim's battle for deputy presidency in the party by-elections will come to an end if Nurul Izzah Anwar decides to throw her hat in the race for the same position.
Nurul is currently vying for the post of vice president and to date has made no indication of her interest in running for deputy.
During a press conference at his residence today, Zaid said that he is prepared to sacrifice his run and throw his support behind Nurul if she joins the fray.
"If my withdrawal will strengthen Nurul's fight and serve her best interest then that is what I will do," he told reporters.
Calling Nurul "a breath of fresh air", Zaid added that her dynamism would bring a lot good to PKR.
However he was quick to clarify that he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the race if it was deemed to be in Nurul's interest.
"I may contest for a higher position if that would mean boosting her chances of winning," he said.
Zaid added that he had already spoken to Nurul on this matter but declined to elaborate on her response.
"For that, you'll have to ask her yourself," he said. "But I hope that the party's de facto leader and president will give her their blessings if she decides to run for deputy."
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