Did Nizar pressure Siti Aishah to withdraw?

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Mohammad Nizar Apologised to Siti Aishah Over Her Withdrawal as Speaker Candidate

Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has apologised to Senator Siti Aishah Shaik following her withdrawal from the candidacy for the Perak State Legislative Assembly Speaker's post. Siti Aishah had previously stated on her Facebook page that she had received pressure from Mohammad Nizar to withdraw her nomination, though this statement was later removed.
Allegations of Pressure on Social Media

Siti Aishah initially conveyed that she had faced pressure from Mohammad Nizar regarding her nomination for the Speaker of the State Assembly. This sentiment was shared on her Facebook page. However, the specific statement referencing Mohammad Nizar was subsequently deleted from her social media platform.
Apology and Support for Withdrawal

Mohammad Nizar issued an apology to Siti Aishah, expressing his regret for any misunderstanding. He stated his support for her decision to withdraw, framing it as a move to enable better services to the people of Perak and continue hard work. He conveyed his appreciation for her stance.
Background of Nomination Negotiations

The decision to withdraw was made after negotiations regarding the candidate extended until Monday. Siti Aishah's initial acceptance of the nomination was based on the understanding that the Speaker position should be allocated to PKR, given that DAP held five executive councillor positions within the state government. Ultimately, DAP's nominee, Ngeh Koo Ham, was elected as the Speaker.

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