Posted by theonlinecitizen on February 23,
2011
In the wake of an increasing number of members’ departure from
the Reform Party, TOC contacted the opposition parties for comments
pertaining to this situation.
Both the Socialist Front (SF) and the National Solidarity Party
(NSP) said that they did not have knowledge of the nine members’
plans to leave beforehand. Both party leaders namely Mr Chia Ti Lik
(SF) and Mr Goh Meng Seng (NSP) also confirmed that none of the
nine members approached them before or after their departure from
RP.
When queried if their parties are interested to invite
the departed members over to their party now that they are not
members of any political parties, they had this to say:
“As I told Straits Times, our NSP policy is that we provide a
platform for the opposition movement. Our doors are always open for
people to come and go. I believe that they are a group of people
who are really interested in public service in the opposition, so I
wish to see how we can accommodate them. I’ll be happy to hear what
their needs are and find a way to work together.”
- Goh Meng Seng, NSP party leader
“I am open to anyone joining the Socialist
Front as the party has principles which are established for the
good of Singapore. My doors are open.”
- Chia Ti Lik, SF party leader
Dr Chee Soon Juan of the Singapore Democratic
Party (SDP) responded to TOC’s interview as such:
“It is not appropriate for us to comment on the matter at this
point. We just want to encourage all oppositionists to concentrate
on the contest against the PAP.”
TOC has also confirmed that Mr Gilbert Goh is now officially
with NSP. He just joined the party this week.
