SINGAPORE — Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song on Tuesday (Aug 29) hit back at rival Tharman Shanmugaratnam over the hot topic of independence, saying that Mr Tharman might as well say no Singaporean is independent as all are 'beholden to the Government' given that its policies affect everyone.
Mr Ng Kok Song speaking during the Presidential Candidate Broadcast, which aired on Aug 24, 2023.
Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song on Tuesday hit back at rival Tharman Shanmugaratnam over the thorny topic of independence He said Mr Tharman might as well say that no Singaporean is independent as all are"beholden to the Government" as its policies affect everyone Mr Ng, 75, also reiterated his pledge to sell his founding stake in wealth fund Avanda Investment Management in order to ensure his independence, if he is elected President
On Monday, Mr Tharman sought to refute claims that as a former senior minister and PAP member, he is not sticking to the spirit of the Constitution which precludes political party members from running to be President
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