KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 – In yet another stinging attack against his successor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said "it was not impossible" Datuk Abdullah Badawi may not step down as the Prime Minister next March, when Datuk Seri Najib Razak takes over the Umno party leadership.
"There is talk that even if Najib becomes Umno president, he may not be the Prime Minister. I hear news that Abdullah is still interested to continue serving as Prime Minister," said Mahathir in the latest posting on his blog Chedet.com.
"Normally anyone who becomes Umno president will be the Prime Minister if Barisan Nasional wins and form a majority in Parliament. But this is just tradition. Someone who is not Umno president or BN chairman can also be the prime minister if he has the confidence of the majority of the Dewan Rakyat members," he added.
Dr Mahathir pointed out that it was common practice among Pakatan Rakyat (PR) parties where their leaders are not necessarily the heads of state governments they administer.
He hinted that Abdullah may resort to bribing Umno members to stay in power.
"Looking at the Umno leaders and members, it is possible for this to happen. They will not go against Abdullah as they are so comfortable with his leadership and certain pleasures that they received from him," he added.
He also warned Umno members not to let Abdullah continue as it will lead to the party's defeat in the next general election.
"The people are not interested in opposition parties but they don't have a choice. Umno is full of corrupt leaders and if Umno wins with BN, so those who bribed will become Prime Minister and ministers and they will continue to be corrupt in the government to recover their investment," said Dr Mahathir.
He added there are Umno members who believe that the party is surely going to be defeated so it is better for them to enjoy the benefits.
"What ever happens to Umno or to the nation they don't care. For them the gifts cannot be declined even if it is only RM100," said Dr Mahathir.
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