DAP leaders considered resigning before settling on Loke's exit
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision for DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke to resign as Transport Minister was not easily reached, with several party leaders prepared to step down, said DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) member Syahredzan Johan.
The DAP leadership considered the possibility of resignations before ultimately deciding on Anthony Loke's departure as Transport Minister, according to DAP Central Executive Committee member Syahredzan Johan. The committee spent considerable time contemplating the implications and ultimately determined that Loke's resignation was the most appropriate course of action.
While DAP respects the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's authority over the Pardons Board, Loke resigned from the cabinet following the board's decision to grant former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak conditional house arrest. It was emphasized that the rest of the DAP ministers and deputy ministers would remain in their positions to maintain political stability and prevent opponents from gaining an advantage.
Syahredzan stated that Loke would step down after addressing pending matters at the ministry, with the decision following a three-hour CEC meeting held in response to the Pardons Board's recent decision. Wanita DAP chief Teo Nie Ching highlighted that the decision was not made lightly, emphasizing Loke's courage and wisdom in making a bold decision at a critical juncture, and calling for transparency in the Pardons Board process.
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