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SINGAPORE: The opposition Singapore People's Party (SPP) held its Ordinary Party Conference (OPC) on Sunday, and has elected a new Central Executive Committee (CEC).
It comprises of the eight remaining members of the previous CEC, after six members quit on Saturday.
It is understood that if there are any new faces, they will be co-opted into the CEC.
The closed door session began at about 1.15pm at the party's new headquarters at 1 Siang Kuang Avenue. 20 to 30 cadres and supporters also attended the session.
At about 2.20pm, Mrs Lina Chiam stepped out to give a statement to the media.
She said the OPC has proceeded to re-elect the remaining members of the CEC.
The election of the office bearers will take place after the first CEC meeting. The OPC also fully supports the leadership of the CEC.
Mrs Chiam declined to reveal the names and number of members in the committee, adding that this will be revealed later.
It is understood that both Mrs Chiam and Mr Chiam remain in the committee, along with old members like Sin Kek Tong, Jason Leong and Yong Seng Fatt.
The CEC will meet in three weeks to decide on the positions.
The re-election comes just after six members announced their resignations from the party on Saturday. They include Wilfred Leung and former civil servant Benjamin Pwee, both were widely expected to succeed the incumbent, Mr Chiam See Tong.
In a media statement, the members cited differences in opinion about party leadership styles and the future direction.
-CNA/ac
It comprises of the eight remaining members of the previous CEC, after six members quit on Saturday.
It is understood that if there are any new faces, they will be co-opted into the CEC.
The closed door session began at about 1.15pm at the party's new headquarters at 1 Siang Kuang Avenue. 20 to 30 cadres and supporters also attended the session.
At about 2.20pm, Mrs Lina Chiam stepped out to give a statement to the media.
She said the OPC has proceeded to re-elect the remaining members of the CEC.
The election of the office bearers will take place after the first CEC meeting. The OPC also fully supports the leadership of the CEC.
Mrs Chiam declined to reveal the names and number of members in the committee, adding that this will be revealed later.
It is understood that both Mrs Chiam and Mr Chiam remain in the committee, along with old members like Sin Kek Tong, Jason Leong and Yong Seng Fatt.
The CEC will meet in three weeks to decide on the positions.
The re-election comes just after six members announced their resignations from the party on Saturday. They include Wilfred Leung and former civil servant Benjamin Pwee, both were widely expected to succeed the incumbent, Mr Chiam See Tong.
In a media statement, the members cited differences in opinion about party leadership styles and the future direction.
-CNA/ac
