Did Asyraf allege Puad made similar threats under Najib’s tenure?

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Asyraf Alleged Puad Zarkashi Previously Threatened to Leave Umno During Najib Razak's Presidency

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has stated that Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi had previously threatened to leave the party during the tenure of Datuk Seri Najib Razak as party president. This alleged threat was made in response to Puad not being re-nominated as the Member of Parliament for Batu Pahat.
Previous Threat Over Candidate Nomination

Asyraf Wajdi claimed that Puad Zarkashi had previously threatened to depart from Umno and speak out against the party if his son was not considered for candidacy in the Rengit state constituency. This demand for his son's nomination was presented as a condition for his continued membership.
Unsuccessful Re-nomination as MP

The specific instance cited by Asyraf Wajdi involved Puad Zarkashi not being re-nominated as the Member of Parliament for Batu Pahat. It was during this period, under Najib Razak's leadership of the party, that Puad allegedly issued a threat to leave Umno.
Party Stance on Candidate Selection

Asyraf Wajdi emphasised that Umno selects candidates based on various factors and is not a party that prioritises hereditary succession or family ties. He suggested that making a family member's candidacy a prerequisite for remaining in the party was improper, as the party's broader mission transcends personal or familial interests.

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