NPP MPs propose removal of suspended IGP

A group of Parliamentarians of the National People’s Power (NPP) has handed over a letter proposing the removal of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon to the Speaker of the House.

The letter, signed by 115 MPs of the NPP, was handed over to the Speaker this afternoon, Ada Derana reporter said.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) fully supported the government’s proposal.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the government has presented a no-confidence motion against Deshabandu Tennakoon and that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) supports it.

He noted that during the previous government, the SJB first acted against Deshabandu Tennakoon, voting against him in the Constitutional Council.

He said Deshabandu Tennakoon was appointed as Inspector General of Police in violation of the Constitution and that not only the former President but also the Speaker should be held accountable for this constitutional breach.

He said the events in the Constitutional Council were completely distorted and carried out with utter disregard for the country’s supreme law.

He added that those who now cry foul were utterly silent when Deshabandu Tennakoon was appointed in violation of the Constitution and while the rule of law was being undermined. He expressed satisfaction that a no-confidence motion is now being brought forward, even if delayed, and reiterated his party’s full support.