Hong Kong’s opposition Civic Party loses two-thirds of its district councillors in round of resignations ahead of new oath-taking rule

Eleven of them, including Yau Tsim Mong District Council vice-chairman Andy Yu Tak-po, announced on their respective social media accounts they were quitting the party. The exodus means the party now has just five district councillors.

They did not give reasons for leaving their party.

“Our five remaining district councillors will continue to defend our base. In the future, they will work to promote active participation of residents in community affairs with other like-minded fellows in the party and pro-democracy camp,” the party said in a statement.

Party chairman Alan Leong Kah-kit said he was heartbroken to see their departure but fully understood and respected their decision. He added it was not important to serve the community in their capacity as party members but rather to insist on speaking the truth and living in reality.