PETALING JAYA: A group of Johor Baru PKR members are calling for the division chief Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir to resign for allegedly asking others to vote for his ‘team’ during the party election on Sept 30.
Richard Tan Wuu Chyau, who represented the members, also demanded the party’s central election committee to take action against Akmal who had violated its regulations.
He said a stern warning would be insufficient as Akmal’s action was “clearly against the party principle”.
“During the election at the division level on Sept 30, Akmal, who entered the polling centre while revealing the line-up for his shadow team, was being disrespectful to the process of democracy.
“It was more frustrating when Akmal was merely given slap on the wrist with a warning following the complaint lodged to the committee.
“The offence warrants for a suspension on his membership,” said Tan after submitting a memorandum on the matter at the party headquarters here today.
Tan also urged Akmal to withdraw from contesting for the party youth chief post.
Meanwhile, committee chairman Datuk Rashid Din has confirmed receiving the memorandum.
“However, the committee has decided to stand by its decision of issuing stern warning to Akmal,” he said.
A 21-second video which has making round shows Akmal entering the polling centre asking people to vote for leaders in his team.
Akmal went on to defeat Tan and won the division chief post.