Opposition to table bill to abolish Executive Presidency

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The Opposition is set to table a proposal to ban the Executive Presidency, revealed the Chief Opposition Whip, SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella, speaking to Parliament.

As the Leader of the Opposition made it clear, such changes can be made with the agreement of both sides, the Chief Opposition Whip noted, adding that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution should be reenacted and that a bill will be tabled to abolish the Executive Presidency very soon.

MIAP

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