Pritam Singh says WP will respect cadres' 'supermajority' vote to retain him as secretary-general
Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's Workers' Party, will remain as secretary-general after receiving a supermajority vote from party cadres. The vote followed a challenge regarding his recent conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.
Why it matters
The outcome demonstrates internal party stability and support for Singh despite his legal challenges, which is a significant development in Singaporean domestic politics.
Analysts say the vote shows WP is united, with Mr Singh commanding a stronger mandate within the party than many had anticipated.
The article provides a straightforward account of the party conference and the leader's response to the vote.
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