‘Now look elsewhere!' People's Power Party candidate Samuel Lee resigns

Independent Singapore

27-05-2025

SINGAPORE: Samuel Lee, who contested in the recent General Election at Ang Mo Kio GRC under the People's Power Party (PPP), announced in a May 27 (Tuesday) social media post that he has resigned from the PPP.
'On May 23, I, Samuel Lee, resigned from the People's Power Party, to pursue new opportunities while continuing my commitment to activism and advocating for a better Singapore. I am grateful for the lessons learned and wish PPP well in its future,' he said in a 20-second video. @samuel_leeyr
On May 23 (2025), I, Samuel Lee, resigned from the People's Power Party to pursue new opportunities, while continuing my commitment to activism and advocating for a better Singapore. I am grateful for the lessons learned and wish PPP well in its future. Thank you #SamuelLeePostGE2025
♬ 原声 – Samuel Lee (李育儒) – Samuel Lee (李育儒)
Mr Lee, 33, drew widespread attention on Nomination Day (April 23), when he sang the lyrics from 'I'm Just A Tiny Bird,' a Chinese song, during an interview.
'I look left, look right, look left, look right, for a career path. Is this a request considered too high?' he sang. @woodafook
Can't deny this guy will be a legend in times to come #lookleftlookright #legend #therealslimshady
♬ The Real Slim Shady – Instrumental – Eminem
The other reason why the former candidate received attention leading up to the May 3 polls is that he had been charged with two counts of reckless behaviour endangering the lives of others. This was for an incident in February 2022 in Toa Payoh, at a pedestrian crossing near Victory Family Centre's technical support centre.
While driving a Mercedes-Benz, Mr Lee collided into the gate of the centre after he had an argument with a rider on a Personal Mobility Device (PMD) .
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He was given a six-week jail sentence in June 2024.
Goh Meng Seng, the secretary-general of the PPP, said that the party was aware of the incident. The party added that Mr Lee had been remorseful over what happened and had taken full responsibility for his actions, CNA reported on April 25.
'The Party believes strongly in rehabilitation and second chances,' the PPP said in a statement to the media over the matter.
According to the CNA report, Mr Lee had been part of PPP since late 2023 and had been a member of its Central Executive Committee, handling matters related to the press.
'Born in a humble family and raised with the values of hard work and resilience, Samuel knows firsthand the challenges faced by ordinary Singaporeans,' wrote the PPP about Mr Lee last month, adding, 'Samuel is 33 years old. His political awakening originated from a simple but powerful realisation that no amount of individual hard work can fix a system that isn't working for the people. Therefore, he is passionate about championing policies that put people first.'
On May 27, many commenters online brought back the lyrics Mr Lee sang last month as they commented on his resignation.
'Look right, look left and now look elsewhere!' wrote one Facebook user, who nevertheless gave the former candidate props 'for being brave enough to stand in elections!'
Another quipped that he would 'Continue [to] look left, look right, look for a better opportunity.'
One asked, 'Look left and right and now look where???' /TISG