Aidi stressed that elections are not a platform to reshape legal outcomes or generate emotional pressure over individual court cases.
PETALING JAYA: The Johor state election should be decided on governance, leadership and policies rather than being used to influence public sentiment over the legal fate of any individual, says PKR deputy secretary-general Aidi Amin Yazid.
In a statement, Aidi criticised remarks by Langkawi Umno chief Datuk Nazifuddin Najib, who reportedly suggested that a strong Barisan Nasional showing in the upcoming Johor election would reflect public support for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and sentiment surrounding a royal pardon.
He stressed that elections are not a platform to reshape legal outcomes or generate emotional pressure over individual court cases.
“The Johor state election is not a referendum on the fate of any individual. Johoreans are voting to choose a state government based on its ability to govern, its leadership credibility and its capacity to deliver meaningful results,” he said.
Aidi stated that Johor voters had already demonstrated political maturity during the 15th General Election, when Pakatan Harapan won 14 of the state’s 26 parliamentary seats amid a national voter turnout exceeding 70%.
He said comparisons with the previous Johor state election were misleading as it took place under different political circumstances and recorded a turnout of below 55%.
According to Aidi, the Unity Government was formed to provide stability after years of political uncertainty, allowing for greater policy continuity and institutional stability.
He added that a Pakatan Harapan-led Johor administration would strengthen coordination between the Federal and state governments, enabling the implementation of the Malaysia Madani agenda more effectively.
“This is not about political symbolism but about ensuring policies can be implemented efficiently through better alignment between both administrations,” he said.
Aidi said Pakatan Harapan’s priorities include expanding access to affordable housing for first-time homebuyers, particularly young Malaysians, while promoting wage growth through skills development and the creation of higher-value jobs in the digital and industrial sectors.
He described these as long-term structural reforms that require political stability and effective governance rather than campaign rhetoric.
Aidi also said young voters were seeking greater opportunities, fairness and policies that reduce inequality instead of divisive political narratives.
He urged political leaders to focus on responsible governance and practical solutions that address the needs of the people, saying Malaysians were looking for stability, accountability and policies that deliver tangible results.
