[UPDATED, 12.14pm]
Independent candidate Shirwin Eu has been disqualified from contesting in the election. He was speaking to reporters outside the nomination centre for Marine Parade GRC, where he had indicated his interest in contesting.
https://twitter.com/YahooSG/status/1277815832492404741
He won’t give up, independent candidate Ooi Boon Ewe told reporters outside the Methodist Girls’ School nomination centre earlier this morning (June 30).
The 79-year-old, who had been disqualified from elections six times before, said he wants to contest in Bukit Panjang SMC. He also showed the media his cashier’s order for the $13,500 deposit.
Treated to a performance by potential independent candidate Ooi Boon Ewe, 79, who has his sights set on Bukit Panjang SMC. He’s had a number of failed bids in past GEs and presidential election. Says he might lose his $13,500 deposit again but he’s still gonna try!! pic.twitter.com/vTR0EepDKC
— Elizabeth Neo (@ElizabethNeoCNA) June 30, 2020
Meanwhile over at Kong Hwa School, another independent candidate Shirwin Eu indicated his interest to contest in the Marine Parade GRC. When reporters asked what he has to offer to the residents there, he replied: “Nothing.”
Surprise surprise: 37-year-old Shirwin Eu has turned here saying he wants to contest Marine Parade GRC as an independent candidate. He says his strategy is “free for all”. When asked what he can offer to residents, he said “nothing”. #ge2020
— Cheryl Lin (@CherylllLin) June 30, 2020
Another independent candidate, Victor Ronnie Lai, who previously said he wanted to contest Pioneer SMC, was seen arriving at Jurong Pioneer Junior College.
