The Reform Party announced on Aug. 5 that Charles Yeo, a 30-year-old lawyer who stood in Ang Mo Kio GRC during the recent general election, will serve as chairman of the party on a probationary basis.
In a statement on its website, the party said this was part of the process of "renewing the ranks" after GE2020, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
Yeo said, "I am hopeful about the future and pledge to do my best."
The statement added that Yeo is looking forward to supporting secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam, energising the membership and encouraging more youth participation.
Mahaboob Batcha has been appointed the party's treasurer.
The statement also thanked Andy Zhu and Noraini Yunus, who are stepping down from the Central Executive Council (CEC).
Andy Zhu: "Undemocratic stance"
But Zhu, the former party chairman, raised an objection.
He posted on Facebook:
"This is an undemocratic stance by the SG Kenneth Jeyaretnam to make this announcement of new appointments while the matters and allegations against the Party Chair and Treasurer are not finalised. To my understanding, the CEC are deliberating over the issues.
In the meantime, there should not be any new appointments until a decision had been taken and the party constitution allows 14 days for the rights of appeal."
You can see the post here.
Charles Yeo and Imran Rahim
Recently, lawyer Imran Rahim said he would be pursuing legal action against Yeo after Yeo made several allegations about him.
Yeo put up videos and written posts on Instagram on July 21 accusing Imran of improper conduct, being a race traitor and highlighting that he is an active volunteer in the community who had previously been praised by Cabinet ministers in speeches.
Imran said he does not know why Yeo made the allegations, and that is working with his company to assist in internal investigations.
Top image from CNA and Andy Zhu's Facebook page.