PAP volunteers implicated in alleged attempt to disrupt Singapore United Party campaign

A whistleblower from within the ranks of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Teck Ghee Branch volunteers has come forward with screenshots suggesting a coordinated effort to disrupt the Singapore United Party’s (SUP) campaign walkabout on 27 April 2025. The screenshots, shared with The Online Citizen (TOC), show conversations in a WhatsApp group titled “Teck Ghee Branch Volunteers,” which appear to target the SUP’s event in Ang Mo Kio. The group chat contains messages tracking the SUP’s movements and suggesting responsive action. At 10:58 AM, one user wrote, “Opposition walk about at AMK central 712A.” Shortly after, another member posted, “We sent our 🚛 lorry there now ⚡.” A photo of the SUP team at the location was then shared in the chat, followed by the caption, “Lorry there now blast them.” These messages coincide with the timeline of SUP’s outreach activity in the area. Teck Ghee is a division within the Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the 2025 General Election. The constituency is witnessing a three-cornered fight between the incumbent People’s Action Party, the Singapore United Party, and the People’s Power Party, headed by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Speaking to TOC, Andy Zhu, Secretary General of the Singapore United Party, confirmed that the party had experienced loudspeaker broadcasts from a vehicle playing PAP campaign messages during their walkabout, but was initially unaware of any coordinated intent behind the disruption. “If not for the screen grab, I wouldn’t believe what I have just seen,” Zhu said. “I think SM Lee and his team should be looking into this matter. We have no comments on their behaviour, but this is definitely unacceptable.” The whistleblower, whose identity remains confidential for safety reasons, told TOC that while anonymity was a concern, the decision to leak the screenshots was driven by a need to “do the right thing.” The incident follows a similar case involving another PAP-linked volunteer group in Taman Jurong. In that instance, plans were allegedly made to disrupt a Progress Singapore Party (PSP) walkabout during the campaign period. A WhatsApp group titled “TJ PAP” included messages discussing strategies to occupy hawker centre tables and avoid engagement with PSP members during their visit on 20 April. According to TOC’s earlier report, screenshots showed members planning to wear plain clothes, occupy tables, and film PSP members distributing flyers. “Appreciate members come in with full force, wearing plain cloth… tell the PSP people we only support PAP or just ignore them,” one message read. Another warned: “Cameras are everywhere. We want to show power… but nothing more than that.” That group was swiftly deleted after the messages began circulating online. The planned disruption reportedly did not proceed, and the entire WhatsApp community linked to the incident was subsequently dismantled. The leak of the 27 April discussion has added to the growing scrutiny of PAP-affiliated volunteers’ conduct during the 2025 General Election period. TOC has submitted formal queries to the PAP media team regarding the Teck Ghee incident, seeking confirmation of the authenticity of the screenshots and whether the party endorses or condemns such conduct. As of the time of publication, the PAP has not responded. The new screenshots have revived concerns over the management and ethical conduct of political volunteers during election campaigns, especially in constituencies facing tight contests. TOC will continue monitoring developments in this case, including any response from the PAP.