Johnston says Sampath Manamperi is not his coordinating secretary

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Colombo, Oct. 5 (Daily Mirror) - Former Minister Johnston Fernando today (5) denied claims that Sampath Manamperi was serving as his Coordinating Secretary.

Speaking at a ceremony to present appointment letters to Kurunegala District Divisional Organisers of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), held under the leadership of the party’s National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa, he said that such allegations were false and defamatory.

Fernando further said he was prepared to take maximum legal action against those spreading such claims.

The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court recently granted permission to detain and interrogate Manamperi—currently in remand custody—for 90 days.

He was arrested following the discovery of two containers of chemicals suspected to be used in the manufacture of the drug “ice.”

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Mohan Serpentine Sunday, 05 October 2025 06:57 PM

I beg to differ!

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Joshua Sunday, 05 October 2025 08:27 PM

Hello Johnny. Have you ever spoken truth?

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Danny Sunday, 05 October 2025 09:50 PM

Not CS but partner in crime.

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roobarbie Sunday, 05 October 2025 11:24 PM

Another rogue thinks that denial might take him off the hook .......... but, no way, just anticipate the tap on the shoulder.

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Mensis Monday, 06 October 2025 05:42 AM

We believe you.

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Dinesh Monday, 06 October 2025 05:52 AM

Yes, Mr Johnston is telling the truth nothing but the truth.

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Sambo Monday, 06 October 2025 07:51 AM

Very true. We all believe in what you say.

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Janaka Monday, 06 October 2025 09:57 AM

Following the arrest of Jesus, Peter denied knowing him 3 times but they were together...so this one...

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Godwin Jansz Monday, 06 October 2025 12:11 PM

Even Manamperi could be forgiven, but not you! You are a pain, a scourge, a curse, a rust

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