Peguam persoal kesahan pelantikan MB N Sembilan

Peguam kanan Rosli Dahlan has questioned the legitimacy of the appointment of Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim, and cast doubt on the accuracy of a police report he allegedly signed under duress. The claim comes after Rosli addressed FMT, basing his conclusion on statements released during a media briefing by Johol Undang Muhammad Abdullah and three others who accuse them of being Ismail Lasim, Sungai Ujong, Jelebu and Rembau.

On April 19 this year, the state government, led by Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, removed the throne of the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar. However, on August 2, Ismail swore an oath as the new Menteri Besar, swearing allegiance to Tuanku Muhriz. On September 8, a day after 10 Exco members swore an oath before Tuanku Muhriz, Ismail lodged a police report alleging coercion in signing the proclamation.

Yet, on September 16, he issued another statement confirming that the exco members, who were dismissed four days later, had ratified the April proclamation at a meeting the day before. This inconsistency raises concerns about the credibility of Ismail Lasim and his exco during their tenure, as the government was reportedly removed from the throne.

The attorney asserts that Ismail's contradictory actions expose him as a liar to the people of Negeri Sembilan and the nation. Furthermore, the false police report he allegedly signed tarnishes his reputation as Menteri Besar due to signing the oath before Tuanku Muhriz. The timeline of events suggests that attempts to remove Tuanku Muhriz's throne are not only unconstitutional but also factually flawed, as they only highlight specific events while ignoring others.

The new statement from the four individuals is highly serious as it continues to mislead the public with inconsistent statements, causing public concern and undermining the institution of the Raja-Raja Melayu under the constitution.