How did Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki call Puad’s interference claims?

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Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki Denounced Puad Zarkashi's Interference Claims as Slanderous

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has labelled the claims of external interference made by Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi as "slanderous." Asyraf stated that Puad's decision to resign from the party was not due to interference in the dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly, but rather stemmed from a disagreement over candidate selection for the Rengit state seat.
Allegations of Slanderous Claims

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki directly refuted Puad Zarkashi's assertions of external interference in political matters. He characterised these claims as slanderous, implying they were false and damaging to the party's reputation. This public rebuttal came in response to Puad's immediate resignation from Umno, which Puad had cited interference as the primary reason for.
Disagreement Over Candidate Selection

According to Asyraf, the core of the disagreement leading to Puad's resignation was the party's decision-making process regarding candidate nominations. Asyraf revealed that Puad had personally lobbied for his son to be fielded as a candidate for the Rengit state constituency. He presented correspondence where Puad allegedly threatened to leave and criticise the party if his son's candidacy was not considered by the Umno Supreme Council.
Party's Stance on Candidate Selection

Asyraf emphasised that while acknowledging the potential of younger leaders, Umno must consider multiple factors when selecting candidates. He deemed it improper for a senior leader to make his son's candidacy a prerequisite for his continued membership. Asyraf reiterated that Umno is not a party based on hereditary succession, prioritising collective struggle over personal or familial demands.
Previous Threats and Party Loyalty

Asyraf also alleged that this was not the first time Puad had threatened to leave Umno over personal grievances. He recalled a similar instance during Datuk Seri Najib Razak's leadership when Puad was not re-nominated as the Member of Parliament for Batu Pahat. Asyraf expressed disappointment, suggesting that the party's past support for Puad, who had held numerous positions, was being met with hostility, likening it to the Malay proverb "air susu dibalas air tuba."

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