Umno members urged to close ranks for GE14
STRONGER: Hisham tells members to uphold party’s honour and protect leadership
UMNO members were reminded not to be complacent and to focus on facing challenges in the 14th General Election (GE14).
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said party members must gather their strength and unite for the sake of the party, religion, race and nation.
“I ask all Umno members to rise with extraordinary spirit. Through Umno, we shall uphold the country’s sovereignty and dignity of the people with dedication and commitment,” he said at the closing of the Pahang Umno Convention here yesterday.
Hishammuddin reminded Umno leaders and members to close ranks and set aside personal differences in the fight for the benefit of the people and nation.
He added that members should Umno vice-president
Pahang Umno Convention in uphold the party’s honour and protect the leadership that had come under attack, and to prepare for GE14.
“When Umno President Datuk Seri Najib Razak dissolves Parliament and announces the general election (date), we will be prepared
(centre) with party members at the closing of the Pic by Farizul Hafiz Awang
to face it,” he said to a roar of applause.
He said Umno had faced numerous tests that only made it stronger to face challenges.
Hishammuddin reminded party members that the political landscape was different now, and the
party needed to change in order to be relevant to strengthen religion, race and the country.
“We have no choice, like it or not, we have to close ranks, resolve internal issues and prioritise the party over individual interests,” he said.