Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly preparing to return to Sri Lanka’s Parliament through a National List seat, which was secured by the New Democratic Front (NDF) in the most recent general election. According to sources, one of the current appointees to the two National List seats allocated to the NDF will step down, creating a vacancy for Wickremesinghe to fill.
This move would allow the former president to re-enter Parliament without contesting a direct election, as National List seats are typically allocated to parties based on their overall election performance. The resignation of one of the current National List MPs will remove any legal barriers to his appointment, enabling Wickremesinghe to take up the seat.
The decision to appoint him to the National List comes as Wickremesinghe looks to continue his political career, despite having stepped down from the presidency following the 2022 economic crisis. The former president’s return to Parliament has sparked significant interest in the country’s political circles, with many speculating about his potential role in shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s governance.
