COLOMBO (News 1st); It is time to abolish the Executive Presidency, says the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. 

Making a statement at the Parliament today (05), the Opposition Leader said that although many are calling for the abolishment of the 20th amendment, however time has arrived to amend the Executive Presidency.

He further stated that although the Executive Presidency may be abolished, an Executive Prime Minister who is able to do things according to his wishes is also unnecessary. 

Emphasizing that there should be a checks and balances system, the Opposition Leader said that a large amount of executive power should not be centralized on any person. 

Citing an incident which took place at the Parliament mere moments earlier, the Opposition Leader stated that with such acts, Premadasa said that such methods of bribery were used to gain allegiance with the 20th Amendment at Parliament. 

Therefore, he added, the entire Government, starting from the President, must resign.

Proposal to abolish Executive Presidency must be brought to Parliament this week.

Will not accept any ministerial position, and power will ONLY be obtained with the blessings of the people.

– #Opposition Leader #Sajith Premadasa#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Parliament

— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) April 5, 2022

There should be no voice in Parliament, apart from the voice heard from the streets.

The people want a change in government, the Parliament must understand it.

– #Opposition Leader #Sajith Premadasa#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Parliament

— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) April 5, 2022

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