AKD to contest for presidency from NPP

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National People's Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake will contest for presidency as the candidate of the National People's Power, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

He told a news conference that they, as NPP, discussed with all the parties to come to a consensus to appoint the Speaker as the interim President and then form an all-party government until an election was held.

He said however, they could not come to a consensus on the matter and added that Ranil Wickremesinghe,Sajith Premadasa and Dullas Alahapperuma have announced that they would contest for presidency.

"In this scenario, forming an all-party government is practically impossible due to the competition for presidency. However, we have not completely given up our effort.We are still mediating to come to a consensus," he said.

MP Herath said those inside and outside Parliament,all the people including civil activists in the country and Sri Lankans overseas were calling for a clear and stable political leadership to resolve the serious economic and political crisis faced by the country.

"We are ready to take up that challenge in Parliament and present the leadership expected and proposed by the people.We need the support of the MPs in Parliament to achieve that.People are demanding us to take up the challenge and resolve this grave economic crisis. We will feild NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the vote for presidency in Parliament to take up the political leadership to resolve the crisis situation" he said.

He said after they took up the presidency, they will form an all-party government with the support of all other parties so as to implement the program proposed by the civil society and the people.

"We request the support of all MPs in parliament at the vote to elect the president. We are ready to implement a common program with common agreement to find solutions for the economic crisis," he said. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 17

Match over! Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:07 PM

Ranil should win due to a splintered vote within the opposition. Hurray!

Rajiv De Silva Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:08 PM

Come on, race is on. Do that mean that MP's cant even come to be united at this juncture.

P A S P Perera Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:11 PM

Avery good move. UNP, SLFP

Chandrani Ekanayake Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:15 PM

Please no!

LSRM Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:31 PM

More the merrier

Duran Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:49 PM

He has been confusing the voter rather than convincing.

Upali Saturday, 16 July 2022 01:55 PM

This is with the hope of increase the length of the ballet paper

Ram Saturday, 16 July 2022 02:08 PM

Shall we try a new option this time.

mp Saturday, 16 July 2022 02:34 PM

A president from the old stock - Can Aragalaya fulfill their aspirations.!

Bandu Saturday, 16 July 2022 05:37 PM

Why not all 225 contest. Sad bunch - each for his own but none for the people.

Karikalan S Saturday, 16 July 2022 07:54 PM

At least the Srilankans can try a new option than voting the old rat that played part in many scams, and want to be the president when voters rejected him in the election. Stop being skeptical and keep on voting for the same old corrupt politicians like RW, Dulas etc. Go for it AKD!

Wijw Saturday, 16 July 2022 08:20 PM

Very clear every one prefers to be in opposition for next 10 or more years, result is obvious same regime will continue .

Make sacrifices to oust Ranil. Saturday, 16 July 2022 08:55 PM

When you were asked to accept Premiership you and Sajith laid down certain conditions and paved the way for Ranil to become the PM. AGAIN YOU ALL ARE FINDING DIFFICULT TO FEED A Common candidate and Again making things easier for Ranil to continue for another two years with the blessings of Rajapakshas.

C Bryan Saturday, 16 July 2022 09:00 PM

A president that has a plan to do what is right for Sri Lanka should be elected. The plan should include a means to audit the government businesses so the people know where the money is spent.

Booruwas Saturday, 16 July 2022 09:13 PM

Dollar King for Presidency

GAMA RALA Sunday, 17 July 2022 08:39 AM

Your part has less than 5 votes. How do you plan to win?

omg Monday, 18 July 2022 11:05 AM

AKD the 'Hanuman' not content with torching MPs' houses wants to burn down the entire country ! Dollars galore from US embassy for his nefarious activities too

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