AS MANY as 140 division heads have urged for no contest for the party two top posts, slotted for before May 9.

Chairman of Umno Division Chiefs Solidarity movement Dr Mohd Shafie Abdullah said its important because the party will face six state elections, and as such Umno must remain solid and united.

“All 140 division chiefs unanimously urge for the two top posts to be uncontested, and I hope Dr Zahid Hamidi will accept our view,” the Wangsa Maju division head said in a media conference.

Earlier, 126 of the 140 held a close door gathering to discuss the issue amid the party general assembly at the World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.