Did Asyraf say Puad previously threatened Umno over his son’s candidacy?

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Asyraf Claimed Puad Previously Threatened Umno Over His Son's Candidacy

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi had previously threatened to leave the party if his son was not considered for the Rengit state constituency candidacy. Asyraf further alleged that Puad had made similar threats in the past when he was not re-nominated as the Member of Parliament for Batu Pahat during Datuk Seri Najib Razak's leadership.
Puad's Alleged Threat Regarding Rengit Candidacy

Asyraf Wajdi claimed that Puad Zarkashi had written to him at length, explicitly threatening to leave Umno and attack the party if his son was not considered as a candidate for the Rengit state constituency. Asyraf maintained that while Puad's son might possess potential as a young leader, the party must evaluate various factors when selecting candidates. He described it as improper for a senior leader to make his son's candidacy a prerequisite for his continued party membership.
Past Threats Over Batu Pahat Nomination

The Umno secretary-general also asserted that this was not the first time Puad had issued threats to leave the party due to personal grievances. Asyraf alleged that similar threats were made when Puad was not re-nominated for the Batu Pahat parliamentary seat during the tenure of former party president Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Umno's Stance on Candidate Selection

Asyraf emphasised that Umno is not a party that operates on hereditary succession, prioritising family or relatives for leadership positions. He stated that the party's broader struggle for "race, religion, and homeland" transcends personal interests, familial demands, or individual disappointments. The party, he indicated, would continue its mission without being swayed by individual pressures.

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