Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has announced his resignation from the ministerial portfolios of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms in anticipation of Sri Lanka’s Presidential polls.
Addressing a special media briefing today, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said he has decided to step down from his ministerial portfolios in order to contest the upcoming Presidential Election.
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said he had resigned today and had informed the relevant authorities in this regard.
“Upon myself and the President announcing our intentions to contest the elections, issues arose. The main issue was two people from the Cabinet of Ministers contesting for the presidency, even though we were contesting from two different parties. The President sought my opinion on this and I have decided to step down from my ministerial portfolios to contest for the Presidential Election,” he told the media.
Last week, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election.
At the time, speaking to the media, he said under his leadership, measures will be taken to resolve issues in several sectors, with a focus on development.
He further expressed confidence that the National Election Commission will act independently and as per the Constitution concerning the upcoming elections.
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe also revealed that 90% of members of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) support his candidacy. (Newswire)