THE seat distribution between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the Terengganu state election has been completed, said Terengganu Umno Liaison Committee chairman Ahmad Said. 

He said the distribution of seats was completed within a month following three discussions and the decision had been submitted to the top leadership to be discussed and decided between the party presidents. 

“Both presidents will now discuss (the distribution) ... so, just wait…let them finish it,” he said at the launch of the Marang Umno division level 2023 state poll machinery at Wakaf Tapai today that was also attended by Terengganu PKR leadership council chairman Azan Ismail. 

According to Ahmad, BN has also shortlisted the candidates who will vie for the state assembly seats in the next state polls. 

He denied news reports alleging his team had already picked former menteri besar Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman to be a candidate. 

“I only proposed it because he is the incumbent in his area. It’s up to the party to decide…,” he added. 

On Friday, a daily reported that Ahmad Razif had been announced as the first BN candidate to contest in the election to defend the Seberang Takir seat. 

Ahmad Said allegedly made the announcement at the launch of the Kuala Nerus Umno division election machinery. – Bernama, June 5, 2023.