Incumbent MCA president Ong Tee Keat believed that he is a victim of an elaborate plot, played out over his short tenure, to ultimately remove him in order for the 'third force' to regain control of party resources.

"Firstly, they want control of party resources and extend the political leadership of certain quarters. Obviously, they wanted to find a way to ensure I tow the line and follow their orders to the letter. This, I cannot do," said Tee Keat...