Four governors fired – Sunday Times

May 7, 2023 at 12:42 PM

The President’s Office has directed four provincial governors to step down following complaints received by parliamentarians representing the provinces, The Sunday Times reported.

“Accordingly, the decision has been conveyed to Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath, North Western Province Governor Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil and Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa.New governors will be named soon after President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns to the country after attending the coronation of Britain’s new King Charles III in London yesterday” The Sunday Times news report added.