Colombo, April 1 — Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, confirmed that the National People’s Power (NPP) government is committed to introducing a new constitution and abolishing the executive presidency during its current term.
Speaking on the 360° program aired on TV Derana last night (March 31), Minister Nanayakkara emphasized that constitutional reform is not optional but mandatory under the NPP-led administration.
“The new constitution and the abolition of the executive presidency will be completed within these five years. If not, we will have to face the people and answer for it,” he said.
He assured the public that no internal party discussions have taken place about reversing the decision to abolish the executive presidency—underscoring that the party remains firmly committed to the promise.
The Minister also addressed the electoral process, noting that the local government election, which has been delayed for two years, must be held without further postponement. He added that provincial council elections are expected by the end of this year, although no exact date has been set.
“We’ve had the parliamentary election, and the local government election must now follow. The provincial councils should also be elected soon.”
Nanayakkara’s statement reinforces the NPP’s reform-driven agenda, particularly around democratization and decentralization, which were key pillars of their campaign platform.
