Albert Ho seeks unity in party poll

Democratic Party vice-chairman Albert Ho Chun-yan yesterday unveiled a team to contest the party's leadership and vowed he would unify its warring factions if elected.

But a heated contest is expected, and that could widen the splits.

Mr Ho, who heads a list of five, is seeking to succeed outgoing chairman Lee Wing-tat.

He said his team would build party unity and strengthen communication with members.

'Trust and sincerity are the most important values right now, and I will seek to bring dialogue and take into account different views if we are elected,' he said.

Party legislator Sin Chung-kai and Tik Chi-yuen will run for the two vice-chairman posts. Peggy Ha Ving-voon will run for secretary-general and Cheung Yin-tung for treasurer.