The MP, who asked to remain anonymous, said many within the party were in the dark over the supposed transition, although talk of such a possibility had heated up in the past week.
“Yes, we have read reports of such a transition, but the leadership has yet to say anything. And members need clarity,” the MP told FMT.
The MP also said many were in favour of Hamzah succeeding Muhyiddin, although some might oppose the move to promote the former home minister.
“To avoid any disaster, it’s best if we explain to the members why Hamzah should be the next president.”
Meanwhile, a well-placed source in Bersatu said the matter had in fact been discussed by top leaders.
“Almost all agreed to Hamzah being the next president, so in terms of top leadership, there won’t be any issue about Hamzah taking over,” the source said.
Muhyiddin, who was the prime minister from 2020 to 2021, recently told FMT he was “training” Hamzah by making him the opposition leader.
Traditionally, the post of opposition leader is assumed by the head of a party or coalition.
Meanwhile, a grassroots leader voiced hope that the party would review its constitution after four of its MPs decided to pledge support for Anwar Ibrahim’s government.
The four are Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang) and Zahari Kechik (Jeli).
“If we strengthen our constitution, we will not have our MPs pledging support to the government.
“And if it is not looked into, we could have more members pledging support for Anwar,” the grassroots leader said.
He suggested that Bersatu emulate DAP in amending its constitution in recognition of the shortcomings in the anti-hopping law.
DAP amended its constitution last year to strip the membership of those who do not toe the party line.
“We should do something like that,” he said.
On Tuesday, Bersatu vice-president Radzi Jidin said a motion to amend the party’s constitution would be tabled at the AGM although he insisted “it had nothing to do with party hopping”.
Bersatu’s three-day general assembly starts today.