Wan Saiful fingers Azmin, Tun Faisal for Bersatu rifts
Wan Saiful Wan Jan, recently expelled from Bersatu, said members should "take back the party" from those "not democratically elected". PETALING JAYA: Wan Saiful Wan Jan, who was recently sacked by Bersatu, has accused several senior figures close to party president Muhyiddin Yassin of creating rifts among party leaders. Speaking at a gathering with grassroots members, the former Bersatu Supreme Council member singled out secretary-general Azmin Ali and information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz. “Don’t let our friends be bullied by the likes of Azmin, and Tun Faisal,” he said. Wan Saiful said Bersatu needed to “take back the party” from those who were "not democratically elected", warning that the growing influence of certain people could alienate other key leaders. “They have no mandate from us. They were appointed to their position. We must take this party back from them.” Wan Saiful’s remarks come hours after Bersatu banned members from meeting, interacting and attending events by those under disciplinary action by the party. A circular by Azmin Ali said it was an offence for any member to work together with those outside the party, including members who had been disciplined, to smear the party’s image. This is not the first time Wan Saiful has attacked the duo. Prior to his sacking, the Tasek Gelugor MP referred Azmin and Tun Faisal to the party’s disciplinary board over alleged threats made against division leaders linked to a supposed plot to oust Muhyiddin Yassin as president. He had also launched a scathing attack on Azmin claiming that the former Selangor menteri besar was unfit to lead the party.