Did Musa Aman truly back Shafie Apdal for Umno VP in 2009?

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Musa Aman Did Not Back Shafie Apdal for Umno Vice Presidency in 2009

Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has refuted claims by Tan Sri Musa Aman that he provided support for Shafie's bid to become an Umno vice-president in 2009. Shafie stated that Musa's division was among those that did not vote for him, directly contradicting Musa's assertion that he had made way for Shafie and sought his support.
Disputed Claims of Support

Musa Aman had asserted that he was initially asked to contest the Umno vice presidency in 2009 but decided to step aside for Shafie, who he claimed had requested his backing. Musa further portrayed Shafie as ungrateful, alleging that Shafie snubbed him after securing the position and being appointed a federal minister.
Shafie's Rebuttal and Voting Records

Shafie Apdal directly challenged Musa's narrative, insisting that the claim of support was untrue. He pointed to the voting outcomes, stating that while he received 100 per cent of the votes from five states, three divisions in Sabah—Libaran, Penampang, and Kota Kinabalu—did not cast votes in his favour. This detail was presented as evidence that Musa, representing one of these divisions, did not provide the claimed support.
Context of Political Developments

Shafie made these remarks to supporters and residents in Kampung Likas, responding to criticisms from Musa and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Shafie's political career saw him dropped from the Cabinet in 2016, after which he resigned from Umno and formed Parti Warisan Sabah. The exchange also touched upon a recent political manoeuvre involving the Matunggong seat, where Shafie urged a local party to quit its coalition.

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