As of early April 11, it has garnered over 400 signatures. Petitions: Unlikely to do anything Before you consider signing either of these petitions, it might be useful to remember that anyone on planet Earth with an Internet connection can "sign" the petition. Also, there is an infinitesimally tiny chance that either of these petitions will have any kind of influence on whether Second Assistant-Secretary General of the People's Action Party (PAP) does get the top job. Singapore's system of government: Leader of the ruling party becomes PM Many Singaporeans could be influenced by other political systems, where the President or PM is elected by the popular vote.