Commentary: With Lawrence Wong set to take over as PM, the clock starts on battle for hearts and minds
![Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at a press conference announcing Mr Wong as Mr Lee's successor on Apr 16, 2022. (Photo: MCI)](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/max_325x325/public/smu/news/220416_1_4g_press_con_announcement_on_successor_mod%20%281%29.png?itok=6-BnBUUs)
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan discussed how the accelerated handover from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong suggests the general election will be called sooner rather than later. He also noted that an earlier-than-anticipated handover is Mr Lee’s strongest endorsement yet of Mr Wong and the fourth-generation team.
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