The Reform Party, which has been rudderless since the passing of opposition scion Mr Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam was given a big boost when JBJ’s son Kenneth joined the party and was co-opted into the party’s CEC 2 weeks ago. (read article here)
Mr Jeyaretnam said the timing was right and joining the party is one way to honor his father and to continue his legacy.
We applaud Kenneth’s move to join the Reform Party and hope that he will serve as a nidus to attract more qualified Singaporeans to join it.
In a way, the Reform Party was a farewell gift left to us by JBJ. Throughout his political career, he had fought consistently to overhaul and reform the obsolete PAP system to one which is based on the rule of law, democratic principles and power to the people.
The late JBJ never feared to speak up for the people even if it had led him to financial ruins brought upon him by the countless defamation suits launched by his opponents.
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Mr Jeyaretnam said the timing was right and joining the party is one way to honor his father and to continue his legacy.
We applaud Kenneth’s move to join the Reform Party and hope that he will serve as a nidus to attract more qualified Singaporeans to join it.
In a way, the Reform Party was a farewell gift left to us by JBJ. Throughout his political career, he had fought consistently to overhaul and reform the obsolete PAP system to one which is based on the rule of law, democratic principles and power to the people.
The late JBJ never feared to speak up for the people even if it had led him to financial ruins brought upon him by the countless defamation suits launched by his opponents.
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http://wayangparty.com/?p=7584