“Sri Lanka facing ‘Political Terrorism’ of personal revenge – Mahinda

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Colombo, Sept. 12 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka is witnessing “political terrorism” driven by personal revenge and a lack of discipline and professionalism, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

On his official Facebook page, he said that he is returning to where it all began.

“As my eldest son Namal said, I have returned to my village where it all began. I travelled here via the Southern Expressway that we built. Now, I can enjoy a sour fish stew in the village.”

The remarks came after Rajapaksa vacated his official residence at Wijerama, in line with the recently enacted Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act, No. 18 of 2025, which stripped former heads of state of housing and other privileges.

Dismissing calls made in the media for him to leave the residence earlier, Rajapaksa said he did not feel obliged to respond to political opponents who, according to him, were trying to cover up their failures.

“I had no need to listen to statements made in front of the media by a group of people who, unable to do anything for the people and who were becoming increasingly disenchanted with the public in a very short period of time, were trying to cover up their incompetence,” he wrote.

“I have learned of a statement claiming that Mahinda Rajapaksa now deserves to be hanged. Personally, I do not respond to such direct targeting. However, I wish to state that as long as I live, and for as long as we all live under the shelter of the lion flag, I will rise up—no matter the suffering—against anyone who betrays this unitary motherland. On that day, if necessary, I know well that the Maha Sangha and our beloved people of this country will stand ready to make any sacrifice. Political threats and loud rhetoric are nothing new to Mahinda Rajapaksa of Giruwapattuwa.” he added.

Meanwhile, he recalled his past role at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where he said he represented the disappeared despite facing what he described as political repression and reprisals.

Comments - 76

Rogue Friday, 12 September 2025 05:30 PM

Call it what you like, it's about time the taxpayers stopped funding ex Presidents like you.

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Observer Friday, 12 September 2025 10:30 PM

Sour fish stew - Ambulthiyal or SOUR GRAPES.

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Zarook Sunday, 14 September 2025 11:47 PM

Cost of living will be reduced now by PKD and National Pacha Pava?

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rupa monerawela Friday, 12 September 2025 11:41 PM

Do not call this sensible act political terrorism' it is wrong of politicians to arouse people who may not be educated like you to take action. the time has come to support this government which is trying to balance the books after a period of highflying presidential squandering of the nations wealth.

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stfup Friday, 12 September 2025 05:32 PM

You see it that way? But this is exactly what the majority of the country wanted, shown to you in three elections.

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Sokrates Friday, 12 September 2025 05:39 PM

It seems as if he is now drunk from morning till night.

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Rip Winkle Friday, 12 September 2025 05:41 PM

Oh, Humpty Dumpty! Hurting badly from the fall, eh?

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Saradiel Friday, 12 September 2025 05:44 PM

Don't worry. Full truth will come out sooner than later. No one can harm you if you have not done anything wrong. Of course, unless something similar to Sarath Fonseka happens.

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Ram P Friday, 12 September 2025 06:00 PM

He did not return to his village Medamulana but returned to his acquired town Tangalle to the Carlton House he purchased few years after renting it. So it is not his Village

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Prematilleke mawella Saturday, 13 September 2025 09:22 AM

Mr Rajapakse, are your definitions of political terrorism of political revenge, lack of discipline

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Beliro Yan Friday, 12 September 2025 06:14 PM

Hahahaha! Look who is talking!

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B P Friday, 12 September 2025 06:34 PM

Still no comments from the NPP supporters - must be looking for more vulgar and derogatory words to use.

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Sanga Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:43 AM

Woof woof… woof… woof woof woof…

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Supporter Saturday, 13 September 2025 09:10 AM

For looters and robbers who still face the public shameless more vulgar and derogatory words can be used but the NPP and its supporters are more civilised than that.

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ULA Saturday, 13 September 2025 10:31 AM

@BP - What has this got to do with NPP supporters? The reader remarks are being made on a devious comment made by the most corrupt ex-leader of this country to agitate his followers.

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Ravi K Friday, 12 September 2025 06:41 PM

Let’s refer your case to ICC Sir, let alone not to discuss the various corruptions under your guidance

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Lion Friday, 12 September 2025 06:46 PM

There is no political terrorism or revenge ,it’s purely a step taken by the government ,fulfilling the promise they made to the public during the election. Don’t mixed up revenge and the fulfillment of a promise. The way you took revenge from army commander Sarath Fonseka and Chief justice Shiran Bandaranaike speaks volumes of how you took revenge from the people during your presidency. So don’t talk nonsense.

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Citizens Friday, 12 September 2025 06:57 PM

Sorry MR, the interpretation is wrong, it is not political revenge, it is the right thing to do for the poor tax payers hard earned money which are spent on luxury living of individuals who are well positioned to spend on them. If you are a real patriot as you say, should have vacated or not accepted the government spent houses.

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Wagner Friday, 12 September 2025 07:23 PM

What political/personal revenge if you have stolen the countries money gor your personal gain you have to answer

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RIP Friday, 12 September 2025 07:50 PM

MR, There is nothing personal nor Political in what is taking place. For us the Citizens of this country, this is clean governance, law and order as it should have been for years! This country was ruined by the corruption, drugs and the thuggery culture you and your family cultivated. Politicians are not above the law nor can you lavishly squander state resources for personal comfort. You have to face the consequences now. Besides your efforts in coning terms like `political terrorism` wont draw the crowds to save you any more.

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Gt Friday, 12 September 2025 07:53 PM

It seems that way because most of slpp are guilty of something, so sure it might look like political revenge but it's just justice, how about don't commit crimes???

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Danny Friday, 12 September 2025 07:55 PM

All these actions were promised to the voters and that’s why they voted in such a way to NPP and so your claim has no relevance. It’s is a mandate from people and as a seasoned politician you know this well so retire gleefully enjoying your fish stew.

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Not 4 ever Friday, 12 September 2025 08:01 PM

Hi time Mahinda should silent and allow his son

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Umash Saturday, 13 September 2025 01:01 PM

SON IS WORST THAN MAHINDA

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Nihal Friday, 12 September 2025 08:14 PM

There is no personal revenge. What is the justification for public to pay for your luxury life? NPP has made this correction and it is applicable for all former and future Presidents. Why only you cry? It is your ego. Are you special?

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Ravana Friday, 12 September 2025 08:37 PM

We built? What did you build? You built your wealth up from the commissions. You built up racism, division, fear, terrorism, thuggery, organised crime, etc, etc.... People's money. You have no say in that.

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ROHINI WIJETILLEKE Friday, 12 September 2025 09:00 PM

SOUR GRAPES. Time for contemplation.

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D S de Silva Friday, 12 September 2025 09:01 PM

Now there is a thing called the rule of law and fair play. You bent the rules, thought you were untouchable, and now you have fallen from your faked glory that you thought was going to be there forever. The reality is, your journey has just started and there is a lot to come, be prepared to suffer the consequences and face justice.

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Rip Winkle Friday, 12 September 2025 09:47 PM

Sour fish? More like sour grapes! Hahahaha!

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Krish jaf Friday, 12 September 2025 09:51 PM

Should be abolished all Privileges for politicians. Let's commence new polical culture

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melville perera Friday, 12 September 2025 10:14 PM

pot calling the kettle black

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Anthony. R Friday, 12 September 2025 10:48 PM

The way the cookie crumbles. Repercussions for sure, face it now.

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Hadam Friday, 12 September 2025 11:47 PM

“ I travelled here via the Southern Expressway that we built”. This exactly the problem, he still feels so entitled to what was built with public money.

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Patcitz Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:24 AM

AKD, who had worked with Julia Chung to dethrone His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the US machination known as ARAGALAYA, took USAID funds to act secretly against the National will and interest of the fellow citizens to enthrone in a degraded manner. Curbing the entitlement of both former presidents, His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa and His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is a great disgrace to Sri Lanka and its people.

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Nimal Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:52 AM

Bull crap, retire and rest

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Uncle Paradise Saturday, 13 September 2025 01:33 AM

You didn't build the expressway. The people of Sri Lanka did. Stop with this sense of entitlement at least now!

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Borelle Sirisumana Saturday, 13 September 2025 01:53 AM

You made a mess of this country by deleteing the law and order. Allowing all drug dealers to grow rapidly staring from Nimal L. Allowing law qualifications in non-standard way. Making a drug factory in the area with your close supporters. Then all done was acceptable for many people! Even people in your area want you to go! What you are talking now Manamalaya?

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Islander Saturday, 13 September 2025 02:13 AM

"I will rise up—no matter the suffering—against anyone who betrays this unitary motherland." The tyranny of the last several years since independence is now into history. Our motherland is safe and strong now. Our gutsy president had ensured it. Have anyone of the past leaders set foot in Kachchatheevu in the past?

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Citizen Saturday, 13 September 2025 04:49 AM

All what you say maybe true but are you and your family any better??

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Jayantha Silva Saturday, 13 September 2025 05:05 AM

Carlton was owned by a very distinguished family in Tangalle. Did the Royal family acquire it using strong arm tactics or did they buy it after they became super rich ?

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Indra Dasa Saturday, 13 September 2025 05:06 AM

Majority Sri Lankan People do not think the actions taken by the People's government is a political revenge . NPP , people's government taken steps to do what they promised to People of Sri Lanka . NPP government clearly understand their responsibilities as an one of the people's governments elected in modern South Asia by the majority citizens and The NPP government doesn't wanted to be another people's government like Nopal government that didn't act what they promised and faced horrific situation that NOT happened in recent times in the history of Nopal .

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Doctor Trut Saturday, 13 September 2025 05:19 AM

Npp is here to serve imf, U.N, USAID , but not to Srilanka and its people. The deal has to be fulfilled

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People of this nation to stand ready to make any more sacrifice? Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:03 AM

Let us be fair. Now, you tell us what is the best treatment you all should be given for all your past deeds! You still want the people of this nation to stand ready to make any more sacrifice? Haven't they done enough sacrifice? They have only their Amuday Laensuwa to cover their shame.

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Nimal R Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:43 AM

In developed countries, salaries or perks by an employer to employees are based on performance. If I say that MR gave political leadership to finish a war which costed the country Rs 740.00 per second, more than 10 lives a day, a threat to separate the country, isn't he qualified to be given a comfortable retirement with a luxury house in Colombo and other perks? Also, if there are any development projects done after year 2000 aren't they the only ones done under his regime? Increase in oer capital income, increase in economic growth weren't they at record levels between 2010 and 2015? Anyway, I know that whatever I say , he will be accused as a rogue until his demise.

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Indra Dasa Sunday, 14 September 2025 04:04 AM

Majority believe performance should not be accomplished only with the political leadership that had been given by MR government to complete the ethnic confit . However after completing the ethnic conflict in May , 2009 with many ultimate sacrifices by the three defence forces , Police ,STF and Civil forces under the clever leader ships of all head of armed forces , especially Field Marshal SF , Sri Lanka should be on the path to development , with out mis management . Due to prolong misused of the economy at the end country and people faced dare situations for a long period of time . Therefore performances of the most politicians who governed Sri Lanka has been failed .

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Lanki Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:55 AM

Suggestion to the government, pls give the Wijerama to Cancer Hospital. I am sure we public are happy to contribute to get the Cancer Hospital take shape at Wijerama house with the contribution of government and wealthy SriLankans within and overseas.

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Financial Terrorism Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:56 AM

This guy is uttering nonsense. In fact he, his family and henchayyas committed " financial terrorism "

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TURN YOUR SEARCHLIGHT INWARDS Saturday, 13 September 2025 07:18 AM

POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK

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Joshua Saturday, 13 September 2025 07:33 AM

Get lost. We civilians like what is served to you Rajapakshes who bankrupted the country by looting. You may have garnered some support from Headless morons who came to greet you for a packet of biriyani and a bottle of gal and of course free transport. Rajapakshes and their saviour Ranil have no future in this country

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CitizenP Saturday, 13 September 2025 07:36 AM

He has helped himself by using Helping Hambantota funds. Now he is a one of the richest men in asia.

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Sambo Saturday, 13 September 2025 07:52 AM

You are still to face the long arm of the law. What will you say then. Your doing must be justified. There is no one to clean your crockerdile tears now.

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Riad Saturday, 13 September 2025 07:59 AM

Ah yes, nothing says fighting ‘political terrorism’ like a good sour fish stew and a toll-free ride on the Expressway you built yourself. Hope the stew isn’t as spicy as the politics!

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Tilak Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:03 PM

He must be waiting for a free fish stew from the poor villagers

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Ajith Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:19 AM

Well done the Govt. Corrupt politicians like you have been enjoying lavish lives on hard earned Tax Payers money even after you loose your office while people are suffering for day to day living. You get your hefty pension, security, just shut up.

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DHA Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:31 AM

Common MR it’s time JR’s certain policies needs to be changed in order to balance the economic crisis. I guess this is the most significant move the NPP gov took so far. And remember MR there are people who are really struggling to even have a meal a day.

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Kevin Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:36 AM

Implementing the law is neither terrorism nor personal. As a lawyer you must know that. Even Namal did not oppose the Act that removed MR from state property.

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Anil Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:02 PM

That fake lawyer does not know the law, just like his father

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Appuhamy Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:49 AM

Look at Germany, no chancellors who left politics given free houses, cars, security and all on tax payers money. So it is in Britain no free handouts after one leave the no 10 PM residence. In fact none of them once retired from politics seek to come back, but you at 80 years of age still craving for positions and benefits.

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Jo Saturday, 13 September 2025 09:43 AM

That era is over Mr. Ex President. For an unfair person fair is unfair and unfair is fair. You waited till you chased out both from position and residence.

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political terrorism Saturday, 13 September 2025 11:21 AM

Very soon Sri Lanka could end up like Bangladesh or Nepal. Did you know that Nepal has more immigrants in Australia than Sri Lanka. according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics June 2024.

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Defect Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:34 PM

I didn't know that Nepal is such a horrible place than sri lanka for people to defect !!!

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VJ Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:28 PM

You will be happy for the rest of your life leading a simple life I am sure you are used to. People will remember both your contributions and abuses during your long political career. The people’s government has to deal with the abuses of your entire family. Your brothers, nephews and nieces. Please stop your attempts to instigate communal tensions for political purposes.

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Nihal Saturday, 13 September 2025 12:53 PM

Please allow the present government to continue its good work uninterrupted.We the citizens gave them whole heartedly the mandate for this.So don't interfere.See what Keheliya has done.Even the neuro surgeon has played out money from poor patients. All this was during your time and before the NPP took office.You want to build up your son and family by just making statements while we citizens continue to suffer.Its a shame to see you leaving your house with supporters rallying round all orchasted by you.None of the former Presidents left in such a manner. STOP YOUR WILD POLITICS AND RETIRE.Politics is over for you, that's for sure.

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Saumya Adhikari Saturday, 13 September 2025 01:28 PM

After you and your family came to power, you have ruined our society. Increase in fraud,bribery, corruption, nepotism, cruelty, lawlessness, family disunity, unruly youth, decline in morals, ethics, loss of talent to foreign countries, unilateral decisions without data and facts,public transport decline, unruly three wheeler and motorbike drivers and many more. You have a political party to give opportunities for your family and selfish life. Racism, Buddhism used to stir up the people to feel insecure and keep you in power forever. Your war victory is because of help from other countries and General Fonseka. Your family lacks good quality education and commonsense. When your political career is threatened, you take refuge under people cover and Monks cover. You have destroyed our beloved motherland Sri Lanka.

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Pantha Kumaran Saturday, 13 September 2025 02:07 PM

Mahinda, please remember one thing clear you were the leader of the corrupt regime. You can talk a lot. The whole country know very well that you led a group of corrupt politicians to rob our country. You misused funds . Today we are in this situation thanks to your corrupt regime.

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DJ Saturday, 13 September 2025 02:31 PM

Pot, calling the kettle black.

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Dr Tissa Fernando aka Gon Tissa Saturday, 13 September 2025 04:03 PM

The time has come to rebuild our nation for the benefit of all citizens!

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RBH Saturday, 13 September 2025 04:10 PM

before he said theire is no house in colombo now he dont have she has Ranil rulled the country Sirisena Ruled the country Rajapash and when you add all toghter with Chandri the totol is bakrupt it will not ditter them the youngters looking for other country due this.

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Juds Saturday, 13 September 2025 04:14 PM

There is something rotten and incurable inside this man.

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ANNE CUNT Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:01 PM

SLPP WILL NEVER COME BACK TO POWER

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Umar Perera Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:09 PM

Of course, as MR says, "Political threats and loud rhetoric are nothing new to Mahinda Rajapaksa of Giruwapattuwa" because he is the Master of this sort of behaviour. Reap what you sowed.

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Kind hearted Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:40 PM

Looks like Sri Lankan people are kind hearted. Had this been anywhere else in this world, he may not be able to make these statements from six feet underground.

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Darcey Saturday, 13 September 2025 08:31 PM

well sad to say you would never see prison, which i think you should have

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Dr FERDINAND Sunday, 14 September 2025 12:57 PM

he does not need security now

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Francis Monday, 15 September 2025 05:47 PM

Yes Southern Expressway where he laid the foundation to rob the country so naturally.he must remember.

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Mike Tuesday, 16 September 2025 07:26 AM

Trying desperately to stay relevant.

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