Nik Aziz was said to still have the “capability and mandate” to lead PAS. — file pic
Some members of the Islamist party believed the top party leadership would be retained at least until after the next general election, which may be as early as next year.
“As of right now, there is no succession plan. Tok Guru (Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat) will stay on at least until after the elections,” said Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah, Kelantan PAS Deputy Commissioner.
Nik Aziz has been the Kelantan mentri besar since 1990.
Mohd Amar claimed that Nik Aziz, who is the PAS spiritual advisor, still had the “capability and mandate” to lead PAS into the next general election.
“For us, it is better for him to stay on until the next general election. He has the capability and the popularity to gather mass support,” said Mohd Amar.
Speculation has been rife that this year’s annual general meeting would be the platform to push for changes in the top leadership.
The Malaysian Insider understands that some members in the party were dissatisfied with the performance of the current president and deputy president.
But PAS leaders have denied any move to unseat party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and his deputy, Nasharuddin Mat Isa.
“PAS Youth supports the current leadership of the party. There have been no grouses, nor any problems,” said PAS Youth secretary-general Kamaruzzaman Mohamad.
Kamaruzzaman told The Malaysian Insider that any change right now was not necessary, as there was no “big weakness” under Abdul Hadi’s leadership.
“We will only demand a change if something major happens. For now, we will support our leaders to the end,” Kamaruzzaman said.
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