Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Hand Over Leadership to Deputy Lawrence Wong Before 2025 Election

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to assume leadership before November 2024, party members confident in his ability to win on his own merits in the 2025 elections.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong plans to pass the leadership reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before the next General Election.
Lee hopes to hand over the leadership by the party’s 70th birthday in November 2024.
Wong is praised by the party members for his leadership abilities displayed while leading the national COVID-19 task force and the recent Forward Singapore exercise.
Party members are confident in Wong's ability to win the forthcoming election on his own merits, demonstrating his public support.
A more consultative style of leadership is anticipated under Wong, with increased engagements with senior leaders and addressing the demands of a new generation of voters.
Despite the leadership transition, party members believe the principles and values of the People's Action Party (PAP) will remain unchanged.

South China Morning Post