4G team needs a 'little longer' to decide who should be next Prime Minister, says PM Lee

After a General Election held in 2020, Singapore needs to maintain its next polls by August 2025.Mr Lee mentioned that it hopes to discover amongst celebration activists "many promising ones to field as candidates in future elections"."We are already expanding our touchpoints and starting our recruitment process. We have many 'tea sessions' lined up – which is an encouraging sign," he mentioned."We need renewal not only amongst MPs or branch secretaries, but also ministers and the Prime Minister too."Mr Lee mentioned that the 4G leaders have been relooking the difficulty of succession."They have mentioned this earlier than, and I repeat what they are saying: It will not be about deciding on a 'boss' or the 'winner of a race'. It's not a actuality present, it is lethal critical - life and loss of life selections for Singaporeans."It's about developing a strong team and settling among themselves a primus inter pares – a first amongst equals, one who can bring others together and bring out the best from every member of the team," he mentioned."COVID-19 has been a stern test for the 4G. It's tested their resolve, both individually and collectively."He mentioned that the entire team deserves "a lot of credit for managing the COVID-19 situation"."This is a leadership team that Singapore can depend on and trust, in good times and tough times."