JAILED former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak is a threat to both Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy PM Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, which is why they are unlikely to take any action to secure his release from prison, according to former UMNO member Isham Jalil.

He said there were many ways to see Najib get his freedom. But now, one way is to change the government.

Isham made the speech in Kelantan during the campaign for the Nenggiri state seat by-election.

“There are many supporters of Najib here. I am saying it, there is one way now to free him. That is to have a change of government,” he said.

He added that he does not believe in both Anwar and Zahid now, calling them ‘liars’.

“I have no hope in the government of Anwar. Anwar harbours a grudge against Najib, partly due to his imprisonment for sodomy during Najib’s tenure. This history could explain Anwar’s animosity towards Najib.

As for Zahid, he said, the latter is worried that a freed Najib will be more popular than him in the party, UMNO. He also said Najib is more popular than Anwar. – Aug 17, 2024

Main photo credit: UMNO Online

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