February 11, Colombo (LNW): Former President and Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Maithripala Sirisena, has expressed the party’s backing for a proposal aimed at abolishing the Executive Presidency.
Addressing an SLFP media briefing themed ‘We stand for freedom’ (‘Nidahasa Wenuwen Api’), Sirisena disclosed the party’s commitment to supporting the initiative, noting that steps are being taken to introduce such a proposal soon.
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed reservations, stating that the current timing may not be conducive to abolishing the Executive Presidency.
