Akila refutes Nalin’s allegation

By Yohan Perera   

UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam yesterday refuted the allegations made by MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha regarding New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Sajith Premadasa’s election campaign and the funds received, was conducted solely by the candidate’s Vauxhall Street head quarters.

“Mr. Premadasa’s campaign was conducted by Mr. Attanayake who was in charge of the headquarters. Meanwhile, ‘Sirikotha’ carried out every assignment given to it by the Vauxhall Street headquarters. Sirikotha also conducted the campaign,” Mr. Kariyawasam said.   

He also refuted the claims made by Mr. Jayamaha saying that all funds for the campaign was received by the Vauxhall Street office.   

“No one complained of any misuse of funds at regular reviews and meetings which we had during the campaign,” he added.   

Mr. Jayamaha on Tuesday alleged that sabotaging Mr. Premadasa’s campaign was one reason for his defeat. He also alleged that funds received from various sources for the campaign had gone missing.   

• Mr. Premadasa’s campaign was conducted by Mr. Attanayake who was in charge of the headquarters
• No one complained of any misuse of funds at regular reviews and meetings which we had during the campaign