PORT DICKSON: Pakatan Harapan will face a mammoth task forward whether it is to do effectively within the Johor state election, says says its chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He stated with political events not allowed to conduct face-to-face campaigns, Pakatan might have the same final result just like the latest Melaka state election.
“All candidates should be allowed to campaign freely and if this is not allowed, we may see a similar outcome like what happened in Melaka,” he advised reporters after a session with youths right here on Tuesday (Jan 25).
Anwar stated he was disenchanted because the Election Commission has remained silent on this.
“We were not keen on having an election at this time due to Covid-19 and the recent floods.
“Despite this, Umno wanted an election but we are not going to be allowed to campaign and this isn’t fair,” he stated.
Anwar stated Pakatan has no different possibility however to contest.
He stated this was why he has requested all Opposition events – together with Pejuang, Warisan and Muda – to unite towards Umno and if that is achieved, they may “put up a good fight” for all 56 state seats.
The Johor State Assembly was formally dissolved on Jan 22.
The Election Commission will meet on Feb 9 to set the dates for nominations and polling.
