In a joint statement, Sepang PKR Wanita branch chief M Nermala Dewi and her deputy, Suziana Musa, alleged that a Sepang branch leader had unilaterally appointed councillors even though some of the appointees had criminal records and had lied about their academic achievements.
“The appointments had left out the committee members and retained candidates who were not among those who won in the 2014 party elections.
“We condemn the actions of this aide who is clearly practising cronyism and nepotism.”
Earlier today, Selangor PKR Youth secretary Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman stepped down from his post, citing the “death” of democracy in the party, ahead of internal elections next month.
Syed Badli said there had been unfair political appointments in the state, including in the choice of local councillors.
He went on to accuse some Selangor PKR leaders of practising cronyism and nepotism by making political appointments as a reward.
“It is clear that political appointments are only given to those who show their loyalty to certain factions and these are not based on merit.”