Confirming this, state Umno liaison secretary Azhar Ibrahim said a fresh divisional election was the best option for anyone wishing to contest for posts."The (supreme) council had asked the state Umno to manage the division temporarily and we decided that fresh elections was the best way. It will be held anytime soon," he said.Ahmad is expected to go for the top post once again.Article 15.8 of the Umno constitution states that if a divisional committee resigns en bloc, the supreme council can order for fresh polls to be held to elect a new committee.
Suspension lifted last year
Ahmad was one of the division's longest serving head until he was suspended two years ago for his controversial remarks during the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election in 2008.
The stocky businessman, during a speech, gave the impression that the Chinese were squatters in Malaysia.
It sparked an outcry among many, including Barisan Nasional component party Gerakan which asked him to apologise for his narrow-minded interpretion of history.Ahmad refused to apologise and his supporters tore apart a potrait of Gerakan president Koh Tsu Koon during an emotional press conference.
Ahmad was punished for his outburst and sacked but the suspension was lifted last year, paving the way for his return to politics.Since then, Ahmad who is the Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association president, has kept a low profile but in several interviews, claimed that his remarks were taken out of context.
Source from : http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com
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