A son of former Umno secretary-general and former agriculture minister Tan Sri Sanusi Junid has announced his interest to challenge Khairy Jamaluddin for the Umno Youth chief post in party polls in October.
Akhramsyah Sanusi Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah (pic) fired the first salvo of his campaign in his blog, thoughtsintangents.blogspot.com.
“(I’m) ready to begin a discussion about this contest by confirming that it has been my intention to contest the Umno Youth chief post.
“God willing, this blogger will make an official announcement soon,” wrote Akhramsyah, who is a member of the Bendang Baru Umno branch in the Langkawi Division, Kedah.
Akhramsyah said he was offering himself to contest the post as he wanted to devote himself to the party as well as work hand in hand with friends to restore the glory of Umno Youth.
Until Akhramsyah came into the picture, no one had shown any interest in challenging Khairy for the post he has helmed since 2009.
In the 2009 contest, Khairy, who is youth and sports minister, garnered 304 votes to beat his contenders, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo who obtained 254 votes, and Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (232 votes).
Umno wings – Wanita, Youth and Puteri – will go to the polls on October 12. – Bernama, September 15, 2013.
