Umno supreme council member Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s gerrymandering accusation against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad vindicates claims that the Election Commission (EC) is a “tool” of the ruling party, the DAP says.

“Truly, Ismail Sabri’s statement should be viewed as a serious matter.

“Although many academicians, NGO activists and politicians have earlier shown proof of gerrymandering of electoral boundaries, the EC and the government have roundly denied the claims,” Bukit Bendera MP Zairil Khir Johari said today.