Marang exit not tied to party presidency
BESUT: The resignation of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as Marang Pas chief is unrelated to the party presidency, he said.
Pas vice-president Samsuri explained that stepping aside, announced on June 15, was intended to allow new leadership to emerge in the division.
"(The Marang chief position) does not belong to any individual. When the time comes, we must nurture new talent to take the reins," he said.
He also dismissed any suggestion that Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was stepping down, citing the president's role in Pas' strongest-ever electoral performance.
"There is no issue of (Abdul Hadi) stepping down... why, during such an excellent performance, should we entertain unnecessary speculation? This momentum must be maintained," he said.
Samsuri said he remains focused on national responsibilities, including preparations for the 16th General Election.
He made the remarks after visiting the family of Muhammad Mustaqim Rosde, one of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in the June 9 tour bus crash in Gerik.
He also extended prayers for Abdul Hadi's recovery and said he was awaiting updates from the president's family.
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