Democrats drop activist from list after he refuses to join party
Pro-democracy activist Kwok Ka-ki was dropped from the Democratic Party's Kowloon West ticket last night after he refused to become a party member.
Dr Kwok, who has been active on the harbour reclamation and Sars issues, originally wanted to be a partner with Democrat lawmaker James To Kun-sun. Mr To believed he could win 20 to 30 per cent of the votes in the four-seat constituency, and had wanted a strong partner to run with.
Mr To announced the party's candidate list in Kowloon West following a central committee meeting.
The ticket now includes Mr To, vice-chairman of Kowloon City District council Chan Ka-wai, Yau Tsim Mong district councillor Lam Ho-yeung and former district councillor Ma Kee.
Mr To said he was confident the party could win two seats with this lineup.
Dr Kwok reacted to the change in the list by saying: 'I was a little bit surprised and it was such a pity.'
He said Mr To had invited him to run for the office.