Barely 72 hours after joing DAP, Zaid Ibrahim appears to have ruffled feathers in the party with his remarks.

In a media statement today, DAP lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo denied the former law minister's statement on Dr Mahathir Mohamad being the de facto leader of the opposition.

Zaid appeared to indicate to the Malay Mail Online that there is a silent agreement amongst the opposition pact on this.

"We have a leader. Just that it is not spoken or proclaimed. But Mahathir is the de facto (leader) and I am happy with that," he was quoted as saying.

Zaid also said that Mahathir, who is the chairperson of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), is the only person with the calibre to unite the opposition in the absence of Anwar Ibrahim.

However, Gobind said there is no such silent agreement.

"No such thing has ever been discussed nor agreed upon by the central executive committee of DAP.

"I find it strange that Zaid has chosen to make such an announcement as a DAP member without first consulting the party leadership. He should know better.

"It is the CEC which decides on behalf of DAP and there has never been any such decision made," added the Puchong MP.