SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said today he is ready to work together with Rafizi Ramli for the future of the party.

Azmin said this on the heels of one of the most divisive party polls ever in the history of PKR, which has been marred by allegations of corruption, vote-buying and even intimidation.

Azmin’s faction has been engaged in a bitter feud against Rafizi’s own allies over the course of the party election.

Today, Azmin said he strongly believes that Rafizi has a role to play in PKR as he is considered one of the pioneer members of the party.

"I strongly believe that my dear friend Rafizi has a role to play in the party. He has been in the party for many years.

"I can work to with Rafizi to strengthen the party and to prepare for the next PRU 15,” he told reporters, after the opening ceremony of the PKR Women and Youth wing congress.

Azmin said the top party leadership will discuss Rafizi’s position in the party as the contribution of every member is needed in order for it to move forward.

"We will discuss... I think he has the strength. He has a good understanding of the struggle and he has contributed a lot to the party.

"We need every single contribution and participation, from Rafizi and many others among party members and leaders, to strengthen the party for the future,” he said.

Meanwhile, when quizzed by reporters on the premature announcement of his victory in securing the deputy president post, the Gombak MP denied he had done so and said he was wrongly reported by the media.

"I never claimed victory until the JPP announces it officially. If you look at my tweet, I was only thanking all the party members who had carried on with the reformation agenda,” said Azmin, referring to the central election committee.

"This was misreported by the media but I have forgiven then. However, I hope that they will be careful when reporting as I still adhere to the party procedure and rules and we leave it to the JPP to complete the process.”