Patali appears before PCoI on political victimization

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the incident of political victimization today (17).

This was to give evidence on a complaint lodged by Chairman of Avant-Garde Nissanka Senadhipathi had lodged on the alleged loss incurred by his company due to arbitrary takeover.

Seventeen parties had been issued summons to appear before the Presidential Commission regarding the complaint.

Accordingly, former MP Ranawaka gave evidence before the Commission today.

Speaking to media subsequently, Ranawaka said that Avant-Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi, as per his knowledge, is neither a public a servant nor a military official. Therefore Senadhipathi does not qualify for the subject of the Commission of Inquiry, he added.

However, Ranwaka stated that he intends to actively support the inquiry process with this regard, as one of the ‘most dangerous national robbery’ in this country was the funds due for Sri Lanka Navy being robbed by a private company.

Speaking on the complaint filed by Senadhipathi, CRanawaka said while any accusation can be made against him, they need to be proven.