Did Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah deny his forum aimed to defend Umno?

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Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah Denied His Forum Solely Aimed to Defend Umno

Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah asserted that the primary objective of his public forum concerning Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Sodomy II conviction was not solely to defend Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN). While acknowledging the forum was organised by Umno, he disputed the notion that its exclusive purpose was to support the party or BN. Shafee clarified that his personal agenda differed from any potential agenda Umno might have had through its Youth chief, Khairy Jamaluddin.
Shafee's Stated Purpose for the Forum

Shafee maintained that the public forum was essential for defending his own reputation, even though the Federal Court had already ruled against the existence of a political conspiracy in Anwar's case. He explained that the forum served to provide a counterpoint to what he described as "lies" told by members of the Bar, who had accused him of being part of a "persecuting" team. He viewed defending himself as consistent with defending the Federal Court's judgment, as the court had ruled in his favour.
Acknowledgment of Khairy Jamaluddin's Remarks

He acknowledged that Khairy Jamaluddin, in his speech at the forum, had stated it was time for Umno and BN to "explain our side of story" after years of accusations regarding a political conspiracy against Anwar. Shafee indicated he did not immediately correct Khairy during the event and did not perceive a need to do so at that moment.
Disagreement on Improper Conduct and Alignment

Shafee disagreed with the suggestion that it was improper for him, as a private lawyer appointed as an ad hoc prosecutor, to speak at a forum organised by Umno. He also refuted the claim that his appearance as the sole speaker constituted an alignment with Umno and BN. This testimony occurred during his defamation suit against senior lawyers Tommy Thomas and Tan Sri VC George, concerning a proposed motion to censure his conduct.

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