* Why the Workers’ Party Didn't Hand Over Marine Parade to Other Opposition

[shock888]

Yes, its a strategic maneuvering by both WP and PAP at the highest levels. Looks more like PAP now tio pwned big time and might lose two big guns ministers in CCK and Punggol GRC by rising party PSP.

Goh Meng Seng during nomination day damn xia suay still dare to make a petty speech bear grudge and continue to blame the WP (for fark?). He can go eat shit.

GMS is a PAP operative in disguise

 

[Hypocrite-The]

GMS is a PAP operative in disguise

So is the Wanker Bayi

 

[k1976]

 

[k1976]

LT or GMS?

 

[myfoot123]

if WP contested MP, the Manpower Minister remains in MP, DPM remains in CCK. WP has higher chances of winning Punggol GRC ?

Gan Kim Yong is a useless DPM, a gift to him from LW. It means nothing to Punggol youngster.

 

[shock888]

Gan Kim Yong is a useless DPM, a gift to him from LW. It means nothing to Punggol youngster.

Demographics is what Pritam thinking of. He said this many times in parliament.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

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As if rally numbers determine erection outcomes.. actually yes it does..in an inversely proportionate way...the bigger the oppie rally attendance...the less chance of winning by the oppies

 

[Papsmearer]

Goh Meng Seng is a born loser who whine like a spoiled child

Let me break it down.

Opposition parties may be working together to challenge the PAP, but at the end of the day, they’re also competing with each other. They’re all fighting for the same pool of resources, capable candidates, and public attention. In this case, the Workers’ Party (WP) has been putting in serious effort in Marine Parade for the past 15 years. But after the electoral boundaries changed, they decided that Punggol might be a better place to contest. The problem is, they don’t have enough strong candidates to run in both places at the same time.

So realistically, it wouldn’t make sense for WP to tell another opposition leader like Goh Meng Seng, “Hey, we’ve spent 15 years working in Marine Parade, but we’re short on people now—why don’t you just take over everything we’ve built?”

If WP really wanted to stay in Marine Parade, they could’ve easily sent a backup team that would probably still do better than Goh Meng Seng’s team.

Are u fucking stupid? If WP don't want to compete in MP, they should make that publicly clear to all other oppo. Maybe TCB want to give it a shot. Because other oppos parties know that WP worked the ground in MP before, out of respect, they choose not to contest there. But had they known that WP is willing to give up it's previous efforts and walk away from MP, they would have contested it. The whole strategy is to not leave any constituency uncontested and give PAP a free ride there. I have said before the WP is a fake oppo and wayang party. they have just helped the PAP instead of helping other oppos.

 

[Papsmearer]

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"

This kind of reasoning is ludicrous. Pritam and GMS can easily come to an agreement. Pritam can tell GMS to go ahead and contest in MP, but the next election after this, he should defer to Pritam and leave MP to WP. If GMS wins MP after WP defer to him, he will get down on his knees and thank Pritam. In any case, the Election department will for sure redraw MP boundaries for the election after this to prevent GMS or WP from winning it again. So, the point is moot. The next election after this, the MP constituency will be unrecognizable. GMS can contest somewhere else, and he will willingly do so if he soundly defeated in MP for this election. But the question is moot now since Pritam, the lacky of the PAP has fucked everyone over. Are you Pritam's balls carrier and cock sucker?

 

[Papsmearer]

Demographics is what Pritam thinking of. He said this many times in parliament.

He said shit in parliament. The only thing he said many times in Parliament was "Yay" when he voted with the PAP

 

[Papsmearer]

Yes, its a strategic maneuvering by both WP and PAP at the highest levels. Looks more like PAP now tio pwned big time and might lose two big guns ministers in CCK and Punggol GRC by rising party PSP.

Goh Meng Seng during nomination day damn xia suay still dare to make a petty speech bear grudge and continue to blame the WP (for fark?). He can go eat shit.

U mean it's not the WP fault that as Official leader of the Oppo, they did not make it known that MP was available for all other oppo to contest? Are u retarded?

 

[kulgai]

Then you better make sure to take vaccines when the next scamdemic comes.

Let’s see who the weirdo that takes vaccines like a lab rat

very stale rant. the world has already moved on so pl try something fresh. keep harping on the vaccines just like iris koh lol

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

Pritam did his maths, MacPherson area Lau Humkus will pull votes for Rin Tin Tin, minimum 55% overall votes for incumbent even if a WP A-list team is fielded.

even if lose - should field a team so voters will stay loyal and ward off other parties in 2030................hope i'm still around in 2030 to vote for whichever Oppo that will pop up at MP GRC...............

 

[birdie69]

if WP contested MP, the Manpower Minister remains in MP, DPM remains in CCK. WP has higher chances of winning Punggol GRC ?

So WP causes Tan See Leng to go CCK and let him lose the election there?

 

[KingFook Sr]

With PS the WP will not advance ....
Moi and kind will not vote for the WP until PS departs.

 

[Hightech88]

U mean it's not the WP fault that as Official leader of the Oppo, they did not make it known that MP was available for all other oppo to contest? Are u retarded?

Think you might have misunderstood the role of the LOTO. PS is only the LOTO in the parliament for leading their own party after GE and has nothing to do with discussion their own internal plans with other parties. WP is also not other kuching kurup parties can really go fark off esp those siao lang ones like GMS.

Hence to be clear, prior to nomination day or near nomination day itself, the WP chief has no obligations whatsover to inform nor form any alliance with any political parties at all on their internal strategic plans which can happen at the last min. And we are talking about the largest opposition with the highest chance or gaining more foothold against the ruling party behemoth who also don't reveal their cards til the last min hence their own internal political plans is even more critical not to be disclosed to ranjiao kuching kurup parties which might risk affecting their electoral performance. If any other oppo parties needs to be sacrificed, so be it esp. toxic ones like PPP by GMS, LOL.

Moreover "The LOTO’s role is specific to leading their own party—currently the WP—and coordinating opposition activities in Parliament, but this doesn’t extend to being the leader of all opposition parties. Each opposition party, like the PSP, operates independently with its own principles and agenda. For instance, PSP’s NCMPs Hazel Poa and Leong Mun Wai, who were appointed after GE 2020, have their own party platform, which may differ from or even conflict with the WP’s positions. They might support government policies the WP opposes, or vice versa.

In practice, there’s no formal coalition requirement, and historical attempts at opposition alliances in Singapore, like the Singapore Democratic Alliance formed in 2001, have often failed due to infighting and strategic disagreements. However, informal cooperation does happen. Opposition parties may coordinate to avoid multi-cornered fights in constituencies during elections, as seen when Goh Meng Seng’s People’s Power Party (PPP) withdrew from Nee Soon GRC in March 2025 to avoid clashing with Red Dot United. In Parliament, the LOTO and other opposition parties like PSP can collaborate on issues where their interests align, such as critiquing government policies, but this is ad hoc and based on mutual benefit, not obligation. Pritam Singh himself noted in a 2020 speech that the PSP has its own distinct ideology, and while he’s open to collaboration when positions align, each party remains independent.

The dynamic is further complicated by Singapore’s political landscape, where the People’s Action Party (PAP) has dominated since 1959, often leaving opposition parties fragmented. The LOTO’s role is more about providing a unified opposition voice within Parliament than forcing a coalition. Other opposition parties, like PSP, can benefit from the LOTO’s resources—Singh has expressed willingness to support PSP NCMPs with staff and resources—but they aren’t subordinate to the LOTO. They carve their own path, focusing on building credibility and, as some analysts suggest, aiming to win a single-member constituency first before expanding their parliamentary presence." Source: Grok AI
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As for GMS's rant, he is just a born sore loser as I've mentioned here.

He is just scared of losing his deposit for the first time lah. Damn xia suay keep giving excuses blaming Pritam for his incompetence, LOL.
If you see the history of Tampines GRC vs his past history of contesting where under which party, you will know why already.
In fact during this rally he self-pwn by leaking out all the reasons about his past which reveals his total incompetence.

He is like a shit-stirrer who gets into conflict with every party he joins then cry foul say want to quit politics then appear again suddenly to form his own party.

Grok AI explains it well on why he keep blaming Pritam Singh by sexposing all about his ranjiao past dark histories:

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Goh Meng Seng is a polarizing figure in Singapore’s opposition politics, known for his shifting party affiliations, controversial statements, and recent attacks on Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh. Below is a timeline of his political journey, focusing on his past and recent actions, including his tirade against Pritam Singh at a rally on April 24, 2025. I’ll also examine the motivations behind his behavior, particularly in the context of the General Election (GE) 2025.

Timeline of Goh Meng Seng’s Political Career​

• 2006: Workers’ Party (WP) – Aljunied GRC Contest
  Goh began his political career with the WP, contesting in Aljunied GRC during GE 2006 as part of a five-member team. The team secured 43.9% of the votes, one of the top three non-ruling party performances, making them eligible for a Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) position. However, Goh left the WP shortly after the election due to “some Internet postings which had tarnished the WP’s reputation,” despite being a member of the central executive committee (CEC) and part of the party’s “A team.” This early exit hints at potential interpersonal or ideological conflicts within the WP, possibly setting the stage for his later grudges against the party.
• 2006–2011: National Solidarity Party (NSP) – Rise to Leadership
  After leaving the WP, Goh joined the NSP and became its secretary-general. In GE 2011, he led a five-member team in Tampines GRC against PAP’s Mah Bow Tan, securing 42.78% of the votes—a significant 11.29% improvement over the previous opposition performance in the same constituency. Despite the loss, this result showed Goh’s ability to mobilize voter support. He stepped down as NSP secretary-general after the election, citing the need for a “breather,” and focused on his consultancy business while continuing political commentary via Facebook. In 2012, he stirred controversy by suggesting NSP was “exacting revenge” on the WP by contesting Hougang SMC in a by-election, indicating early tensions with his former party.
• 2015: Founding of People’s Power Party (PPP) – GE 2015 Performance
  In May 2015, Goh founded the People’s Power Party (PPP), officially approved in July 2015, citing the death of Lee Kuan Yew as a motivator for creating a party to ensure “checks and balances” through separation of powers. In GE 2015, PPP contested Chua Chu Kang GRC, fielding a four-member team led by Goh. They secured 23.11% of the votes, losing to the PAP’s 76.83%. While this was a poor performance compared to his earlier results, it was above the 12.5% threshold (one-eighth of total votes) required to retain the election deposit in Singapore, meaning Goh got his deposit back.
• 2020: GE 2020 – MacPherson SMC and “Final Election” Claim
  In GE 2020, Goh contested MacPherson SMC against PAP’s Tin Pei Ling, declaring it would be his “last election.” He garnered 28.26% of the votes, losing to Tin’s 71.74%. Again, his vote share was sufficient to retain his election deposit. Post-election, Goh faced legal scrutiny, receiving POFMA (Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act) correction orders in December 2021 and October 2022 for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, including claims that HIV and COVID-19 could recombine and that the XBB variant caused severe illness with bodies piling up in mortuaries. These incidents damaged his credibility, painting him as a fringe figure prone to controversial statements.
• 2023–2024: PPP Leadership and Shifting Alliances
  In October 2023, Goh was re-elected as PPP secretary-general, signaling his intent to remain active in politics despite his earlier claim of retiring. By November 2024, PPP joined the People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR) with three other parties (Peoples Voice, Reform Party, and Democratic Progressive Party). However, on February 22, 2025, PPP withdrew from PAR due to “irreconcilable strategic differences,” particularly over PPP’s insistence on contesting Tampines GRC, which risked a four-cornered fight—a move other alliance members opposed as it could split the opposition vote.
• Early 2025: GE 2025 Preparations – Focus on Tampines GRC
  On February 23, 2025, Goh announced PPP’s intent to contest Tampines GRC, a constituency he had previously contested with NSP in 2011, arguing it offered the “highest possible chance of winning” for PPP. He initially expressed willingness to negotiate with other opposition parties (NSP and WP) to avoid a multi-cornered fight. On March 16, Goh also declared PPP’s interest in Nee Soon GRC, but by March 22, he withdrew from Nee Soon to avoid a three-cornered fight, conceding the contest to Red Dot United (RDU) after the PAP did not field an “LGBTQ activist” as Goh had feared. This move showed some strategic restraint, but his focus remained on Tampines GRC. On April 22, PPP confirmed it would contest Tampines and Ang Mo Kio GRCs, dropping plans for Tampines Changkat and Jalan Kayu SMCs to “give respect to bigger parties.”
• April 23, 2025: Nomination Day – Four-Way Fight in Tampines GRC
  On Nomination Day, Tampines GRC became the site of a rare four-way contest between PAP, WP, NSP, and PPP. The WP’s unexpected decision to field a team in Tampines, led by former Aljunied GRC MP Faisal Manap, alongside their choice not to contest Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC (resulting in a PAP walkover), drew sharp criticism from opposition parties, including Goh. This move likely heightened Goh’s anxiety, as a four-way fight could split the opposition vote, increasing the risk of him losing his election deposit for the first time (if his vote share fell below 12.5%).
• April 24, 2025: Rally Tirade Against Pritam Singh
  At PPP’s first rally for GE 2025 at Temasek Junior College, Goh launched a 30-minute tirade against WP chief Pritam Singh, accusing him of “abandoning” 130,000 voters in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC by not contesting there, and instead entering Tampines GRC for a four-cornered fight. Goh called Singh’s decision “irresponsible” and questioned his fitness as a leader, urging him to “be humble.” He claimed WP’s move was not a “good strategic move” and referenced past grievances, alleging WP had a history of abandoning voters (e.g., during GE 2015 when WP allegedly pressured NSP to step aside in Marine Parade GRC). Goh’s speech included a personal jab, saying, “Don’t ask me about Pritam Singh again. I’m not interested in him. I’m not gay,” despite no apparent prompt from the crowd. This outburst, reported by CNA, reflects deep-seated resentment toward WP and Singh, possibly exacerbated by the competitive pressure in Tampines GRC.

Analysis of Goh’s Tirade and Motivations​

Goh’s recent attacks on Pritam Singh appear to stem from a mix of personal grudges, strategic panic, and his historical pattern of blaming others for his political setbacks. Let’s break this down:

1. Historical Grudges Against WP
   Goh’s departure from WP in 2006, citing “Internet postings” that harmed the party’s reputation, suggests early friction with WP’s leadership or direction. His 2012 claim that NSP was “exacting revenge” on WP in the Hougang by-election further indicates lingering resentment. As a former WP “A team” member, Goh may feel entitled to a larger role in opposition politics, and WP’s rise under Pritam Singh—winning 10 seats in GE 2020, including Sengkang GRC—might fuel jealousy or a sense of betrayal, especially since Goh’s own parties (NSP, PPP) have not achieved similar success.
2. Strategic Panic in GE 2025
   Goh’s focus on Tampines GRC was strategic—he had previously secured 42.78% there in 2011 with NSP, and he likely saw it as his best shot at a strong showing. However, WP’s last-minute decision to contest Tampines, announced on Nomination Day (April 23, 2025), disrupted his plans. A four-way fight (PAP, WP, NSP, PPP) risks splitting the opposition vote, potentially dropping Goh’s share below the 12.5% threshold to retain his election deposit (approximately S$14,500 per candidate in a five-member GRC, totaling S$72,500 for his team). In past elections (GE 2015: 23.11%, GE 2020: 28.26%), Goh comfortably retained his deposit, but a four-way split could push him below this mark for the first time, a significant financial and reputational blow.
3. Tirade as a Distraction
   Goh’s rally speech on April 24, 2025, appears to be a calculated move to deflect blame for his potential failure in Tampines GRC. By framing WP’s entry as “irresponsible” and “abandoning voters,” Goh shifts the narrative away from his own strategic miscalculations—like insisting on contesting Tampines despite knowing NSP and WP were also eyeing the constituency. His personal attacks on Pritam Singh, including the unnecessary homophobic remark, suggest an emotional outburst rather than a policy critique, possibly driven by fear of losing relevance in a crowded opposition field.
4. Pattern of Blaming Others
   Goh’s political career shows a pattern of blaming external factors for his setbacks. In 2006, he left WP over “Internet postings” rather than addressing internal party dynamics. In 2012, he accused NSP of “revenge” against WP, deflecting from his own leadership decisions. His POFMA orders in 2021 and 2022 for spreading COVID-19 misinformation further highlight a tendency to make controversial claims without accountability. His current tirade against Pritam Singh fits this pattern—rather than focusing on his campaign or addressing voter concerns, Goh scapegoats WP to mask his own vulnerabilities.
5. Self-Inflicted Challenges
   Goh’s claim in 2020 that it would be his “last election” undermines his credibility in GE 2025. His return to contest Tampines GRC, despite earlier statements, makes him appear opportunistic, especially since he withdrew from PAR over Tampines, signaling his determination to contest there at all costs. However, his failure to anticipate WP’s entry—or to negotiate effectively with other opposition parties to avoid a four-way fight—reflects poor strategic planning. The truth, as one may suspect, is that Goh’s predicament is largely his own undoing. His decision to contest Tampines, knowing the risks of a multi-cornered fight, and his inability to adapt to WP’s entry, have put him in a precarious position.

Conclusion​

Goh Meng Seng’s political journey—from WP to NSP to founding PPP—has been marked by moderate electoral performances but consistent failure to win seats, with vote shares of 43.9% (2006), 42.78% (2011), 23.11% (2015), and 28.26% (2020). His recent tirade against Pritam Singh on April 24, 2025, during a GE 2025 rally, reveals a mix of personal grudges and strategic panic as he faces a four-way fight in Tampines GRC. While Goh blames WP for “abandoning voters” and entering Tampines, the reality is that his own decisions—to contest Tampines despite the risks and to break from opposition alliances—have heightened his vulnerability. His attacks on Singh appear to be a distraction from his potential loss of the election deposit, a first in his career, and a reflection of his longstanding pattern of deflecting blame rather than addressing his own shortcomings. Goh’s behavior suggests that his hatred for WP and Singh is less about principle and more about preserving his own political relevance in a challenging election.
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[zhihau]

even if lose - should field a team so voters will stay loyal and ward off other parties in 2030................hope i'm still around in 2030 to vote for whichever Oppo that will pop up at MP GRC...............

How many anchors does Pritam have at his disposal?

 

[8::::::D]

This kind of reasoning is ludicrous. Pritam and GMS can easily come to an agreement. Pritam can tell GMS to go ahead and contest in MP, but the next election after this, he should defer to Pritam and leave MP to WP. If GMS wins MP after WP defer to him, he will get down on his knees and thank Pritam. In any case, the Election department will for sure redraw MP boundaries for the election after this to prevent GMS or WP from winning it again. So, the point is moot. The next election after this, the MP constituency will be unrecognizable. GMS can contest somewhere else, and he will willingly do so if he soundly defeated in MP for this election. But the question is moot now since Pritam, the lacky of the PAP has fucked everyone over. Are you Pritam's balls carrier and cock sucker?

Just look at GMS's team, they can’t even deliver a proper speech. Do you really think the Workers' Party would risk having GMS alienate Marine Parade residents and turn them against the opposition?

 

[8::::::D]

U mean it's not the WP fault that as Official leader of the Oppo, they did not make it known that MP was available for all other oppo to contest? Are u retarded?

only WP listen to Pritam, this so call "Official leader of the Oppo" is given by Lee Hsien Loong, all opposition parties never endorse it

 

[ftan42]

There is no commitment whatsoever. You're placed on a team to compete against the opposition, with the expectation that you'll lead your team to victory strategically. However, the moment you secure a walkover, you suddenly withdraw from the GRC and move on to another ward, much like making a chess move. This can leave voters feeling frustrated and betrayed.