Among them are three vice-presidents who will be defending their posts, namely Aminuddin Harun, Chang Lih Kang and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Also on Rafizi’s team are Sabah PKR information chief Razeef Rakimin, deputy energy transition and water transformation minister Akmal Nasir, PKR deputy information chief Chua Wei Kiat, Subang MP Wong Chen and others.

They are competing for a spot in the party’s central executive council.

In a Facebook post, Rafizi, who will be defending his deputy presidency in a straight fight with Nurul Izzah Anwar, said the grassroots were clamouring for leaders fighting for reforms and who were loyal.

The grassroots, according to the message he has received in the last few weeks, did not want power-hungry leaders.

“The challenge today is electing leaders who are steadfast in the belief for reforms, even when tempted with positions of power.”

Rafizi said the future of the party hinged on those who have been tried and tested as well as those who are bound by principles.