More than 1,000 unionists, former constituents and members of the public will turn up at the People's Association (PA) Headquarters in King George's Avenue this morning to support Madam Halimah Yacob as she files her nomination papers for the presidential election.
These include residents from her former wards of Bukit Batok East and Marsiling, where she was MP for the past 16 years.
The 63-year-old will be elected unopposed as she was the only contender declared eligible to run by the Presidential Elections Committee on Monday, having been Speaker of Parliament since 2013.
She and her team members will gather at NTUC Centre this morning before heading to the PA Headquarters, the designated nomination centre, to submit her papers.
Shortly after noon, returning officer Ng Wai Choong will declare her the president-elect.
Madam Halimah will then address supporters, many of whom will be in orange - a colour that represents unity.
In a handwritten note posted on her Facebook page last night, she thanked Singaporeans for their strong show of support for her. She added she was deeply touched by the words of encouragement and good wishes from many people.
"I will serve Singapore and Singaporeans with great passion and commitment. I invite you to join me in making Singapore a great place by Doing Good, Doing Together," she said, referring to her campaign slogan.
Yesterday, residents in the Yishun neighbourhood where she has lived for over two decades - throughout her 16-year political career - seemed excited at the prospect of having someone from the HDB heartland representing them in the Istana, although some wondered if they might see less of her, given her new role.
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