GE15: Marzuani's torn between loyalty to Annuar, respect for Ahmad Zahid's offer

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Puteri UMNO chief Marzuani Ardila Ariffin, who was reported to have been offered to contest the parliamentary seat of Ketereh in the 15th General Election (GE15) today admitted that the offer has put her in an awkward position.

She said this was because she is now torn between her two 'bosses'.

"I feel a bit awkward as the incumbent for the Ketereh seat is Tan Sri Annuar Musa who is my boss, but the offer came from Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is our party president," she said when contacted.

At press time, Marzuani Ardila said she had yet to decide whether or not to attend Barisan Nasional's event on the announcement of its candidates for GE15 in Kuala Lumpur tonight.

"What can I say now is that I'm still mulling the offer as I am both loyal to Annuar and respect the decision of Ahmad Zahid," she added.

Earlier today, Annuar, who is Communications and Multimedia Minister, confirmed that the offer to contest the Ketereh seat was given to Marzuani Ardila.

In GE14, Annuar retained the seat after defeating his contenders from PAS and PKR with a 4,626-vote majority.

-- BERNAMA