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Low Thia Khiang says he will support Pritam Singh ahead of special cadres conference   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pritam-singh-workers-party-low-thia-kiang-6216066?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwdGRjcAStmQ9jbGNrBK2ZC2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpVzcu70LQTbKyPwaZ0h9ZyR4OIHFpidHUmIcyaI3FK5au2RBZyiyIqfu3VP_aem_YWdncwuADnLR5zppwfWH8r1Yvkb3&brid=YWdncwF2kfqFXR7q3aLO7DUvIQ_6   Former Workers’ Party (WP) chief **Low Thia Khiang** explicitly confirmed his continued support for current secretary-general **Pritam Singh**, downplaying swirling internal rumors just ahead of a critical leadership showdown.   The full details of the situation developing today (June 28, 2026) follow below.   ### 1. Low Thia Khiang's Affirmation   Arriving at the venue shortly before the meeting commenced at noon, Low was asked directly in Mandarin by reporters if he still supported Singh. He answered **"yes."**   When further questioned on whether he intended to personally contest the party's central executive committee (CEC) elections later in the day, Low stated that he did not know. His public backing is a massive boost for Singh, as rumors had been circulating within the party that the veteran leader had ceased his support following Singh's recent court convictions.   ### 2. Why the Special Cadres Conference Was Called   The high-stakes closed-door meeting was triggered by a formal requisition from **25 cadre members** late last year—representing roughly a quarter of WP’s estimated 100-member cadre base. This marks the first overt, organized challenge to Singh’s leadership since he took over the helm from Low in 2018. The conference was called to address the fallout from Singh's legal battles. In December 2025, the High Court upheld Singh's conviction on two counts of lying under oath to a parliamentary Committee of Privileges (COP) regarding his handling of former MP Raeesah Khan's false statements. Following this, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Singh from his official post as Leader of the Opposition.   ### 3. The 3-Part Agenda The special afternoon conference is structured around three precise items:    1. **Accountability:**    For Pritam Singh to formally account to cadre members regarding his conviction by the High Court.    2. **The Call to Step Down:**    For cadres to call on him to resign immediately as secretary-general for breaching **Article 30 of the WP constitution**, which dictates that members must be "honest and frank in all his dealings with the party and the people of Singapore."    3. **The Secret Vote:**    If Singh refuses to step down voluntarily, the cadres will hold an immediate secret ballot to decide whether he stays or goes.   ### 4. What Happens Next (The CEC Election)   The timing of today's event is designed to force total structural clarity on the party's future by tonight.   Directly following the special conference, the WP is hosting its ordinary biennial cadre conference at 3:00 PM. During this second session, the cadres will vote to elect the party's chairperson, secretary-general, and 12 members of the Central Executive Committee.   Political analysts note that by consolidating the leadership challenge and the standard party elections into a single day, the WP is attempting to swiftly settle internal rifts, minimize public speculation, and establishes absolute clarity on who will lead the opposition heading forward.