WHY THE PAP NEEDS OTHER Prospects
Political observers noted that prospective backup candidates are frequently kept on standby by organizations because changes can also occur in the weeks leading up to Nomination Day.  ,
As party individuals, Mr. Firdaus and Mr. Mustaffa are available to battle for the PAP if they are deployed, according to Dr. Teo Kay Key, a research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab.
Given the size of the group, it is not surprising to hear that they have an excess of possible candidates to subject for elections. In addition to the moving parts, Dr. Teo noted that there are many changing factors to take into account when determining the lineups for 97 political tickets.
Inderjit Singh, a former PAP MP, stated that the PAP usually has a number of back candidates and may change the groups at the last minute. However, he said that it might not be wise to disclose who the backup candidates are at this point prior to Nomination Day.  ,
It’s not unusual to have backup prospects because you never know what might happen until Nomination Day, according to Mr. Singh, and PAP will want to subject 100 % of chairs.
Mr. Singh cited the circumstance of previous PAP candidate Ivan Lim from the group’s Jurong GRC stone, who withdrew from the 2020 election campaign times before Nomination Day because of his conduct while working in the National Service and various accusations that went viral online.  ,
Mr. Xie Yao Quan, who later won the Jurong Central division’s election, took his place at the eleventh hour.
While Mr. Firdaus and Mr. Mustaffa may still be fielded, this appears “rather implausible,” according to Dr. Mustafa Izzuddin, a senior researcher at firm firm Solaris Strategies, because most GRC clubs that require a Malay member have been “more or less filled up.”
He did say it is wise for the PAP to train copy prospects in case there is a needed to switch prospects at the last minute. This could be caused by unfavorable feelings toward a certain candidate, or by a candidate changing his mind about running for the office.
Those seen running on the ground may not be chosen by the group, Dr. Mustafa said. He didn’t precisely mention people.  ,
Kawal Pal Singh, a lawyer and long-time PAP campaigner who was seen during a haywire in Toa Payoh, made the announcement on Wednesday that he would not be running in the upcoming elections.  ,
The analyst responded,” Mr. Firdaus and Mr. Mustaffa may have been earmarked, but whether or not they will be fielded is a unique problem. The fact that they are present ( in the background ) suggests that they may be on the minds of the ruling party seeking candidates, either right away or perhaps as a backup slate.