PUTATAN: Fifteen Umno members from Membakut have taken the decision to quit the party, today.
They include five branch chiefs of Papas Laut, Pekan Membakut 3, Baitam, Rancangan Mawao and Kampung Dungau.
Papas Laut Umno branch chief K. Jasni Hassan announced this at a press conference today.
The decision follows the sacking of former Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and former Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, as well as the suspension of vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Afdal, who is also Semporna Umno division chief.
"We often listen to the agenda propagated by political leaders. However, in reality, does it (the struggle) become a symbol of strength to the integrity of a country that benefits its citizens?
"As citizens, we have the option to evaluate whether the leaders are sincere in championing the people or merely fighting for their own interests,” said Jasni.
Also present was Semporna Umno division vice-chief Datuk Dr Jaujan Sambakong, who on Monday, had announced the resignation of about 300 party members from the Semporna division.
Jaujan, who is also Sulabayan assemblyman, had described the suspension of Mohd Shafie as an abuse of power by the Supreme Council.