Adam explains shift from fiery activist to mellow PKR Youth chief
JOHOR BAHRU : Hang Tuah Jaya MP Adam Adli has sought to explain his shift away from his past fiery nature as an activist to a more calculated and calm demeanour as the PKR Youth chief since 2022.
Adam, a former student activist, said the personal goal he had set after being elected PKR Youth chief was to lead the wing in a fair and just manner.
He said he recognised that failing to ensure fairness and justice in fostering unity among members would stand in the way of the youth wing being further strengthened.
Adam added that leading the youth wing while being in power demanded a lot of patience and tolerance. He also acknowledged that some saw his way of leading PKR Youth as strange given his more vociferous past.
'In leading this wing, I tried to be a little calmer and not be seen as overly outspoken in certain matters. I also chose to be more careful with my words and to weigh matters more rather than going on the offensive.
'Sometimes, it made it seem as though it didn't fit the image and persona I had established all this while. Many looked at me cynically, belittling my methods and saying I lost my sting after attaining power.
'But I cannot recklessly follow my feelings. If I'm not careful, I'll end up destroying myself and all of you with me,' he told PKR Youth delegates at the wing's national congress here today.
Adam, the deputy youth and sports minister, maintained that PKR Youth members remained bold and that history had proven their capability to withstand various pressures.
'Just a few years ago, the political obsession and lust for power among certain former colleagues of ours nearly killed us off,' he said, referring to defections led by former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and his faction in 2020.
'Being aware of this, I want to thank all my fellow leaders who understood and supported me in carrying this heavy responsibility of rebuilding PKR Youth.'
Adam was elected PKR Youth chief in 2022 and is now vying for a spot in the 20-member central leadership council.
Kamil Munim, a political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will take over as PKR Youth chief after being unelected unopposed.
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