Second level leadership needed soon – Ranil
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the United National Party (UNP) that someone from the second level leadership should take over the party before long, party sources said.
“I was the leader of the party when it celebrated its 50th anniversary and now when it celebrates the 70th anniversary. But I will not be the leader by the time the party celebrates its 80th anniversary,” he had told the UNP working committee last evening.
“Someone from the second level leadership will have to take over the party by the time party reaches its 80th year. But whoever takes over should be aware of the party’s past,” he had said.
He had also stressed the need for unity and the loyalty of party members.“electoral defeats which the party suffered since its formation had been a result of actions taken by its own members,” he had said.
The working committee meeting was held at UNP headquarters, Sirikotha, with the participation of all of the party’s Mps.according to sources Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka had also participated in the meeting.
Informed sources said the working committee had approved a proposal to introduce a set of policies for the party.this will be in addition to the constitution of the party. Some of the policies are to ensure a proper place for women and the youth in the party. This is to be adopted at the convention on Saturday.
(Daily Mirror)
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Not somebody but there is already a person who is fit to be next leader that the entire world know its the son of the former president Mr.Ranasinghe Premadasa, Sajith will do a good job, he same as his father has worked hard and duly he should be the next leader of the party
FM Fonseka and Malik Samarawickrema will be too old by the 80th anniversary.
Sajith Premadasa is a sell-out and so is that Wijewardane guy.
I bet it will be between Akila-Viraj, Harin Fernando and Sagala Ratnayake, whoever can survive and grow in this new era of co-operation with the Blues.
Do not worry , Dear Prime Minister by the time you decide to retire (may be tomorrow ) or in a sudden calamity of the leader meeting an unexpected demise , a suitable leader will take over. It is said that no one is indispensable in this world.
When the beloved leader Old Mr. D.S.Senanayaka met with an accident and died the country was plunged into total uncertainty about its successor. But the country came out unscathed and the UNP carried on regardless.
Mr Sajith Premadasa seemed to be the obvious choice at the moment but naming a successor at this juncture is not good for the health of the Party. After all he is well fortified with a Walauwa base. But why create unnecessary dissension? UNP has a cupboard full of able and distinguished leaders.
By that time all the ass-holes will be dead.