A former People Power activist is threatening to split the group's support by running against ex-ally and radical stalwart Wong Yuk-man in September's election.
Edward Yum Liang-hsien is best known as the 'Victoria Park Brother' for his fiery and outspoken contributions on the RTHK Sunday programme City Forum. But he appeared for his interview with the South China Morning Post in a black suit and tie and carrying a black attache case - attire fit for a finance professional.
He will probably run against Wong in Kowloon West, he said. Yum left People Power last month and said he would decide this week whether to run as an independent.
He plans to canvass with Wan Chai district councillor Pamela Peck Wan-kam, a well-known critic of Wong's disruptive antics during Legislative Council meetings. She is a a surprise candidate for one of the five new 'super seats' in the functional constituency for district councils.
The fight between former allies Yum and Wong may split the party's supporters in Kowloon West and undermine Wong's election hopes. Wong entered his four-member ticket on Thursday, vowing to attack what he called 'pseudo pan-democrats'. His protege, Wong Yeung-tat, will run in Kowloon East.
Keen to distinguish himself from Wong's radical activities, Yum emphasised his role as a sales director for a foreign independent trustee called Amicorp. He will campaign as a young banker, hoping to draw votes from the educated middle-class.