'So folks, by all means, step forward to run for the Presidential elections in SG. But don’t fly the false flag of independence, check and balance, complaints bureau, etc,' she added
"So folks, by all means, step forward to run for the Presidential elections in SG. But don’t fly the false flag of independence, check and balance, complaints bureau, etc," she added
Although Mr Tharman is perhaps one of the most well-respected People’s Action Party politicians and has enjoyed for years the distinction of being the “people’s choice” to become Singapore’s next Prime Minister, his longstanding political career has led to critical questions on how independent he can really be from the ruling party if he is elected.
Amid heated discussions about why the President should be an independent figure, Mdm Ho has caused a stir with her remarks that the president’s responsibilities do not include being an independent voice or a check on the government. Reminding candidates to “just remember the 2 key roles of the Presidency,” which are to be a “titular head of state” and to “hold a 2nd key for our reserves,” the former Temasek CEO said:
One vocal Redditor, going by the username u/Curiq, rebutted Mdm Ho’s views in a detailed comment that has won close to 800 upvotes.
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