Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, former MP Duminda Silva and seven others have been summoned to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) over several allegations.

Its Secretary Lacille De Silva said a statement was being recorded from them over several charges including that of using the staff of Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd for election campaign during the last presidential election.

He said Western Provincial Councillor Upali Kodikara, Dehiwela- Mount Lavinia Mayor Dhanasiri Amaratunga were also among those who were summoned to the PRECIFAC .