RW informs Speaker to nominate PM
Acting President and Prime Minister – Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a Prime Minister who is acceptable to both the Government and Opposition.
This was conveyed by a statement issued by the PM’s office.
On Monday (11th) the Prime Minister held a meeting with the Members of the Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s Office and all ministers who participated at this meeting had been of the opinion that as soon as there is an agreement to form an all-party government, they will hand over the responsibilities to that government.Accordingly, the ruling party and the opposition must form an all-party government, the statement adds.