Political analyst and political science professor Bridget Welsh said, "the more the opposition is divided, the greater the chances the PAP retains the seat."
"This by-election favours the PAP as the incumbent and given the multi-corner contest. But the issues continue to favour the opposition as a whole," she added.
On what is expected of the fielded candidates, Welsh said party representatives will be heavily scrutinized and it is likely that personal attacks will continue to feature throughout the campaign period.
"What is important, however, is the broader issues. For the last three elections, the PAP has been on the defensive," she said. Full story
