“Recognising the evolving dynamics surrounding the Elected Presidency, Red Dot United acknowledges the importance of preserving the President's historical role as the chief diplomat of the Republic and as a unifying figure for all Singaporeans while also addressing the custodial responsibility of protecting Singapore's reserves.” — Red Dot United
SINGAPORE — While Singaporeans prepare to head to the polls to elect their ninth president on Sept 1, opposition party Red Dot United has taken a bold stance by advocating for the abolition of the Elected Presidency and the restoration of its ceremonial role.
“Recognising the evolving dynamics surrounding the Elected Presidency, Red Dot United acknowledges the importance of preserving the President’s historical role as the chief diplomat of the Republic and as a unifying figure for all Singaporeans while also addressing the custodial responsibility of protecting Singapore’s reserves,” shared Red Dot United.RDU advocates for returning to the original vision of the Presidency as a symbolic and unifying figurehead.
The Elections Department, in a media release which sets out the guiding principle for the presidential election campaign, said, “Under the Constitution, the President has important ceremonial and representational roles as Head of State. He represents and promotes Singapore’s interests abroad.”
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