GEORGE TOWN: A group of protesters gathered outside the High Court in Light Street here today demanding Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng step down, just as the case management for the latter’s corruption case is taking place.

Screaming “Hidup YB Chow!”, some 50 people held placards demanding Lim be replaced by state executive councillor Chow Kon Yeow.

Leading the protests were Persatuan Mukabuku Pulau Pinang secretary Muhsin Lateef.

Mushin said Chow is a better pick as CM, as he was more approachable and “the saviour of Penangites”.

“What has Lim done to resolve flooding issues which impacts the poor?

“I know there is a RM40 million allocation for flood mitigation, but when is it going to start and where?

“Only Chow can save Penang!” he told reporters.

Lim had previously said if he was convicted over his corruption charge, Chow, who is Penang DAP chairman, would take his place as the new Penang CM.