PERAK Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu’s familiarity with former and current Umno members has upset many within his party, Bersatu, and the state Pakatan Harapan, lending credence to talk of a coup to replace him.

A source said Faizal, since his appointment as MB, has picked his friends – Umno members among them – as his aides and confidants.