“I am a God-fearing person,” said Ali, a former Moro National Liberation Front commander who lost the recent Marawi mayoral race. Ex-mayors of Marawi hold outMARAWI CITY: Two former mayors mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte as among politicians allegedly involved in illegal drugs refused to turn themselves in to authorities and vehemently denied being “narco-politicians.”Fahad “Pre” Salic and his brother Omar “Solitario” Ali, both former mayors of Marawi, instead sent letters to Duterte appealing to revalidate his list of alleged protectors of drug traders. Salic, who was previously married to actress Alma Moreno, lost the Lanao del Sur gubernatorial race in the recent election. Another reason for their decision not to go to the police is the refusal of local security forces to escort them. In Lanao del Norte, the family of former Pantar mayor Malik “Bobby” Alingan said they were surprised over the appearance of his name on Duterte’s list.

Source: Manila Times August 08, 2016 14:48 UTC