Unity among opposition parties only goes so far. From my experience in an industry association made up of various companies, I noticed that many company leaders participated not to push for collective progress, but to ensure the association didn’t make recommendations that might go against their own interests.
The same applies to opposition unity. Each party is ultimately protecting its own turf. Imagine if Pritam Singh had invited Goh Meng Seng to take over Marine Parade. Come the 2030 election, Goh would likely not step aside, and that’s not a scenario the Workers’ Party would welcome. Why would they willingly empower a rival?
The truth is, the Workers’ Party is already facing a shortage of top-tier candidates. They fully intend to contest in Marine Parade, but to do that effectively, they need strong, credible talent, not just anyone.
If we want to strengthen the opposition, good people need to step up and join the Workers’ Party. The residents deserve to see that real talent is stepping forward, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry like "Goh Meng Seng"