In a statement today, Razaleigh, also known as Ku Li, said: “…therefore, the issue of being supportive of the government of the day, and by extension, to the head of the government does not arise.”
Ku Li did not specify the need for his statement although it could be a form of justification after he was criticised for signing the “Kelantan Declaration” in support of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s administration.
The Kelantan Declaration is viewed by many as a counter to the Citizen’s Declaration signed on March 4, that calls for Najib’s resignation.
“I am confident that nobody can accuse me of inconsistency in my stand on governance, public responsibility and the need for change. This has been the theme of my struggle nationally and in Umno since 1987.
“I have been consistent in the past and I will be in the future. In the recent past, the demand for change has intensified. Like others who want change, I have explored all legitimate and legal avenues, including the role of the Dewan Rakyat,” he said.
Ku Li added that the country was now facing a serious crisis of governance and leadership, that had resulted in numerous economic problems.
“I have been consistent in saying that change is a necessity for us. Without change in governance and the way we carry out public responsibility, we will not solve the problems before us.
“In trying to be useful and helpful, I am mindful of the problems facing our country, like the unresolved problem of our sovereign debt and its impact to the daily lives of the people,” he said, adding that these should be resolved quickly and judiciously.
“It is therefore the duty of all politicians and MPs to rise above personalities and party politics to address the changes that are essential.”