Don't rush GE16 seat talks, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Discussions regarding seat allocations between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the 16th General Election (GE16) should be left to the top leaders of both coalitions, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Don't rush discussions on seat allocations between the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalitions for the 16th General Election (GE16), advises Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The Umno vice-president emphasized that every political party naturally aims to protect the seats won in the previous election, and seat negotiations should not hinder efforts to build understanding between BN and PN.
Johari stated that if negotiations between the two presidents are necessary, he should not interfere as it could complicate matters. He cautioned against rushing decisions, as GE16 is still some time away, urging stakeholders to take a measured approach. Johari's remarks came after Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's presidential address at the 72nd Pas Muktamar in Kota Baru, where Hadi stated that his party intends to defend all Parliamentary and State Assembly seats won in GE15.
Hadi highlighted the need to defend key states like Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis, and to focus on future electoral gains in Pahang, Perak, and Selangor to strengthen Pas and PN's parliamentary presence.
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