President Ranil Wickremesinghe has officially confirmed that the upcoming presidential election will take precedence over the general election.The announcement was made during a Cabinet meeting convened yesterday (19).
Sources reveal that President Wickremesinghe instructed the Cabinet to focus its efforts on preparing for the presidential election, adhering to the constitutional mandate dictating its precedence. Emphasizing the constitutional framework of the country, the President underscored the necessity of aligning with established protocols.
Furthermore, the President directed the Cabinet to expedite government initiatives, including ongoing development projects, in order to streamline administrative tasks ahead of the presidential election.
