GE2025: PPP says candidate with prior conviction ‘remorseful and has taken full responsibility for actions’

SINGAPORE: The People’s Power Party (PPP) announced that its election candidate, Samuel Lee, has taken responsibility for his 2022 conviction related to a rash act involving a personal mobility device (PMD) rider, resulting in a six-week jail term. The party emphasized its belief in rehabilitation and second chances, reflecting values aligned with the Yellow Ribbon Project. Furthermore, PPP called for the election to focus on policy discussions rather than distractions from candidates’ pasts, while also mentioning other convicted public figures.