Ex-Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang confirms he will not contest next general election

Ex-Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang dismisses rumours about contesting next general election

Former Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has confirmed that he will not be contesting the general election.

Mr Low was responding to a member of the public who claimed he heard rumours that the retired politician would be making a comeback.

Resident asks Low Thia Khiang if he’s contesting next general election

Mr Low was posed the question during a WP outreach program while distributing the party’s newletter, Hammers.

At some point during the outreach, a resident in yellow came forward and asked:

Are you retired or are you contesting again?

The resident claimed he had heard rumours about Mr Low “coming somewhere” during the upcoming general election.

He did not specify the origins of the rumours or where Mr Low was rumoured to be contesting.

Mr Low was straightforward with his dismissal, claiming the rumours were “not true”.

“I’m not participating in the election,” said the 68-year-old.

Mr Low also said the WP has a “younger generation that can move the Party forward”, adding that “they can do much better than him [me]”.

Retired from politics after six terms as MP

The former WP chief retired from politics before the 2020 General Election.

Prior to that, Mr Low represented Hougang SMC and Aljunied GRC over two and four terms respectively.

Despite stepping down as an MP, Mr Low actively participates in WP’s outreach programs.

The next general election must be held by Nov 2025.

In a press conference last month, however, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he has not decided when the next general election will be held.

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