A former cabinet minister under Mahinda Rajapaksa’s regime was appointed as the Governor of the Northern Province on Sunday, reports Colombo Page.
Reginald Cooray, was sworn in at President Maithripala Sirisena’s office on Sunday with his appointment to be effective from February 16th.
The position of Governor of the Northern Province which is appointed by parliament in Colombo, has sparked criticism and discontent within the Northern Province Council due to the overruling powers granted to the appointed Governor.
Reginald Cooray, was sworn in at President Maithripala Sirisena’s office on Sunday with his appointment to be effective from February 16th.
The position of Governor of the Northern Province which is appointed by parliament in Colombo, has sparked criticism and discontent within the Northern Province Council due to the overruling powers granted to the appointed Governor.