They claimed that Tengku Razaleigh no longer had an influence, both at the divisional and federal levels, and that the former finance minister seemed to have lost his stand on Umno and the BN.
"We, as leaders at the grassroots level, sometimes feel ashamed and sad over the statements made by Tengku Razaleigh, as they are in support of the opposition, especially on the issue of the Kelantan oil royalty and the Felda listing on Bursa Malaysia," he said.
Division leader Ab Aziz Mohamad described Ku Li as only putting forward his own personal struggle to seek for posts within the government or Umno, and was not concerned about the problems of the people, especially those in Gua Musang and the Kesedar settlers.
Like it or not, a number of us may hold similar perception of Ku Li. He gave me a perception that he is only interested to become the President of UMNO and Prime Minister of Malaysia. However, I do not share the view of Umno grassroots leaders in Gua Musang. There's definitely a revolt within the division, with the authorization of Umno top brass, to retire Ku Li for speaking up against them on several issues.
I have a problem with him for his lack of political stand and direction. He should know that the post of Umno president is far beyond his reach if he cannot muster the same courage at playing dirty politics. He does not have the stomach for it.
On the other side, he continue to speak up sporadically on several issues but achieve very little if he does not take his struggle to the main street.
If Ku Li is only interested in giving lectures, he should know that this is a last curtain call for him. Umno does not want to risk having a semi-rebel and a holier-than-thou elected member of parliament in the next sitting.
They needed someone who will pledge full loyalty to the leadership. This is not something Ku Li can give if he continues to feel that he should have been the leader Umno never fortunate enough to have.
So, with time running out and shine fading from his political star Ku Li should really ask himself what he wants to leave behind as a legacy.
He should take a leaf from Pak Samad's experience and contemplate to do something really meaningful, effective and memorable from the last mile of his political career.
Standing as an independent is not one of the smarter option. Losing his seat as an independent would mean Ku Li as a personal brand is destroyed and tarnished.
He should only go for the Gua Musang seat if he has finally figured out what he wants to do with his mandate and voice in parliament.
It cannot be one filled with reluctance and oblivion.
Otherwise, he should protect his integrity and credibility by riding into the sunset.
Will the real Ku Li finally stand up?
1 comment:
Kuli's Hobson's choice - Join Pakatan and leave behind a legacy.
UMNO's do not need him and it is the leadership that has spoken through the 16.
Rural Malays are a very cultured and civil people. They don't just criticise a leader of Kuli's standing.
Of course, UMNO has no such culture.
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