In a Facebook post today, the former prime minister slammed Annuar and maintained that Umno would not work with DAP since the majority of the party’s grassroots leaders also rejected working with the Pakatan Harapan component party.

“Even if you’re upset because you got sacked or if you disagree with the voice of the grassroots whereby nearly all Umno division leaders rejected PPBM, there’s no need to hold a press conference for such accusations that only make things more confusing.

“Umno is a party that prioritises the voice of the grassroots. Why would Umno then work with DAP if the majority of grassroots and division leaders are against DAP?” Najib asked.

At a press conference earlier, Annuar said he had received news confirming that Umno members had met up with DAP leaders to discuss working together to form a new government.