Vietnam’s Communist Party Nominates Public Security Minister To Lam as Next President
Vietnam’s governing Communist Party has made a bold move by nominating the public security minister, To Lam, to be the next president of the country. This decision comes after months of political upheaval, with Lam set to take over from his predecessor, President Vo Van Thuong, who resigned amidst allegations of “violations” and “shortcomings”.
To Lam, 66, has been serving as the public security minister since 2016 and is known for his tough stance on human rights movements in Vietnam. His nomination as the next president signals a continuation of the party’s hardline approach to governance.
In addition to Lam’s nomination, Tran Thanh Man, 61, has been selected as the new head of Vietnam’s National Assembly, making him one of the country’s four most powerful leaders. Man’s appointment comes after Vuong Dinh Hue stepped down last month due to similar allegations of “violations and shortcomings”.
The party’s central committee has accepted the nominations of Lam and Man, but the official vote will take place in the National Assembly meeting scheduled for next week. The party has emphasized the importance of unity and dedication among the country’s leadership in order to further the common cause.
The anticorruption crackdown in Vietnam has been ongoing since 2016, with several high-profile figures being implicated in financial fraud cases. In April, property tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion fraud case, the largest in the country’s history. Lan’s arrest was just one of many in the ongoing campaign against corruption led by party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
As Vietnam prepares for a new era of leadership under To Lam and Tran Thanh Man, the country continues to grapple with the challenges of corruption and political reform.