While it remains to be seen whether the civil lawsuit will weaken electoral support for the Workers’ Party (WP), some political analysts feel it could stir unrest within an opposition which recently witnessed a leadership challenge.

Other experts, however, argue that party members could close ranks over the latest blow to the opposition’s reputation and give their full support to Mr Low Thia Khiang, Ms Sylvia Lim and Mr Pritam Singh — who occupy its top three leadership positions.

Associate Professor Alan Chong, of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, feels the lawsuit could affect the trio’s standing in the party.