The public will have “almost a side-by-side comparison” of how the ruling People’s Action Party and opposition Workers’ Party deal with the same problem, says a political analyst.
between MP Leon Perera and fellow party member Nicole Seah.
“We have now almost a side-by-side comparison between how the PAP and WP deal with issues of personal morals.” SMU’s Assoc Prof Tan said the incident, if it is confirmed that there were inappropriate relations between Mr Perera and Ms Seah, will not reflect well on WP and will put it “on the defensive”.
"The inevitable pressure from the decision made by the PAP could compel WP to take the same decision, culminating in the resignation of ," he said. The timing of the controversies is “very unfortunate”, and will have an impact on both the presidential election and general election, said Dr Tan. The PAP’s controversies could also affect the passing of the leadership baton to the 4G leaders at the next general elections, he added.
The people involved in the current controversies – from both parties – contested in hot seats at the previous general election, Dr Tan noted.
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