However he said the onus was on Najib to win party elections set for March before he could take over .
On 8 October 2008 , Prime Minister Badawi announced he would step down in March 2009 , paving the way for Najib to succeed him .
Najib said the onus was on Najib to win party elections set for March before Najib could take over .
On 8 October 2008 , Prime Minister Badawi announced he would step down in March 2009 , paving the way for Najib to succeed him .