Unprecedented, that’s when history unveiled by itself, as matter of fact or otherwise.

Surprisingly, today is the first time the PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi retaliated and stood against all criticism thrown against him, ever since BN lost 2/3 majority in the Parliament and lost control of 4+1 states.

Firstly, he says he holds his predecessor Tun Mahathir responsible for the poor state of the judiciary and lack of press freedom in the country.

Although he didn’t elaborate the details and roles played by Tun in judiciary matter, nevertheless, it’s a known fact that Tun is one of the key witness in the The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the V.K. Lingam tape, in which he was evasive and forgetful about certain crucial events which led to the appointment of the then Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim in 2002.

Hence, Pak Lah was trying to be coy by suggesting that judiciary problems doesn’t start during his administration, which to be fair, is true.

However, as much as the allegation might hold water, the problem doesn’t end during his administration either, more so when the PM was seen attempting to extend Ahmad Fairuz tenure as the CJ even when he is implicated in the VK Lingam video?

At least, he should have shown sincerity in reforming the judiciary system before the recent GE, not after the heaviest defeat suffered by BN by merely appointing Zaid Ibrahim as one of the Minister in Prime Minister Deparment to carry out the reform.

So yes, he is right not to be held accountable for the problem, what has he done to put an end to the problem? It’s definitely not via the "Sounds like me, looks like me, but it’s not me" type of Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Second, the PM said Gua Musang Umno Division chief Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah is responsible for BN’s loss in Kelantan.

Nevertheless, it’s also a known fact that Kelantan has been under PAS control for more than a decade and definitely not the first time BN failed to recapture the state.

Besides, in addition to Kelantan, BN lost 4 other states to the Opposition too and as far as I’m concern, none of the BN leaders in the respective states are being held accountable.

Hence, it’s a myth why Pak Lah is putting the blame on Ku Li instead of Kelantan Umno Liaison Committee chairman Annuar Musa?

Is it because it’s as simple as he was doing nothing to win over the state as what Pak Lah said or due to his open challenge for the Umno presidential post, together with the call for an EGM to discuss on the party’s unprecedented electoral setback faced on March 8, hence posing a strong threat towards his president post or due to certain underlying reasons that can’t be revealed?

Either way, I think observers must be taking this as a desperate move by Pak Lah to fend off various accusations and calls for his resignation, hence giving a perception that he shouldn’t be held responsible for the heavy defeat suffered in the recent GE.

But really, putting aside the abovementioned reasons, 2 factors stand out obviously.

One is about the incapable leadership.

Another one is no less than the KJ factor.

Doesn’t matter the existence of any saboteur as claimed.

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