UNP says Ranil is their nominee for Prime Minister

The United National Party (UNP) responding to a letter by the TNA regarding a nominee for the post of Prime Minister has informed Leader of the TNA R. Sampanthan that the party will continue to nominate  Ranil Wickremesinghe for the post of Prime Minister.

The UNP´s letter addressed by party Chairman Kabir Hashim was copied to President Maithripala Sirisena.

Previously the TNA  held discussions with President Sirisena in a bid to overcome the current political impasse.

Accordingly, the party claimed that the President during discussions said he would take a final decision by December 05. However, the President clearly stated that he would not re-appoint Mr. Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister and that the UNF would need to put forward another nominee.

It is expected that new premier would be appointed after the decision taken at the Parliament on December 05 and that a new motion would also be presented to the chamber in this regard.