1. LKY does not see LHL as a leader. He is there to protect all the vested interests of Lee family and their "friends" 2. Of course he will say he is leader since he scared of Papa Lee. What else can he say although I don't think he has actually come out to make such a statement. 3. PAP cronies have vested interest and similar to Point #2, scare of Papa Lee so boh pian but support this unlikely and reluctant "leader". When Papa Lee meets Mama Lee, they may change their tune