Sagala Endorses United National Party’s “Uncle/Nephew” Public Slogan

• 22-Year-old nephew appointed as Connect to Care’s ‘Senior Advisor’
• Brother Kavan appointed as Chairman Bank of Ceylon
• Nepotism condemned in others, yet embraces it himself

In the grand spectacle of Sri Lankan politics, where meritocracy is but a distant memory, Sagala Ratnayake, the esteemed advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has truly outdone himself. With finesse rivaling even the most seasoned nepotists, he has turned the United National Party’s slogan of “Uncle Nephew” into an art form that would make even the most entrenched dynasties blush.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Sagala’s admirable commitment to family bonds.

Recently, his brother, Kavan Ratnayake, received the prestigious appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon.

But wait, there’s more!

Taking a leaf straight from the Mahinda Rajapaksa playbook of nepotism, Sagala decided to gift the nation with another shining example of family ties trumping talent.

Enter Kavisha Ratnayaka, Sagala’s nephew, a mere 22-year-old whose credentials include completing his O/L and A/L exams at Royal College. Perhaps the hallmark of a true scholar, and who currently is juggling two degrees, one at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University and another at the University of London.

Ah, but isn’t Kavisha’s rise within Connect to Care just the stuff of legends? From lowly intern to the lofty heights of Senior Consultant in the blink of an eye. Truly, it’s a tale as old as time, where nepotism holds court and meritocracy takes a backseat. His carefully curated profile, a masterpiece in the art of showcasing family ties, reads like a modern-day fairy tale, complete with all the trimmings of favoritism and familial privilege.

Royal College students’ visit to the Presidential Secretariat headed by Head Prefect Kavisha Ratnayake accompanied by uncle Sagala Ratnayake – Perhaps prepping the country’s future politicians, the next ‘Royal Brigade’ to govern Sri Lanka. (Caption was corrected and updated by Editor after publication)

Oh, and let’s not forget the cherry on top of this nepotistic sundae: while Kavisha reigns supreme as Senior Consultant, Erik Solheim, the distinguished Norwegian diplomat and former politician, graces the board as an Advisor. Because what’s a little nepotism without a touch of international flavor, right?

Images from Connect to Care’s website

Connet to Care’s website claims that its main aim is to provide purpose driven boutique consultancy, focusing on delivering mutual benefit for corporates, non-profits and government partners through the strategic deployment of social impact initiatives working with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PATH, Global Health Strategies, Sarvodaya, Roshan Mahanama Trust & Mithuru Mithuro.

Ah, yes, let’s not be swayed by the mere whispers of discontent over nepotism.

Sure, there was a bit of a fuss when former President Mahinda Rajapaksa favored his relatives for plum government positions, and when President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s noble attempts at meritocracy hit a rather unsurprising snag courtesy of the Rajapaksa super brats.

And sure enough, other politicians might dabble in nepotism here and there, like Lohan Ratwatte appointing his brother as Advisor and Coordination Secretary, as recent as last week.

But let’s not compare apples to oranges.

The UNP and Sagala Ratnayake have truly mastered the art of family favoritism, turning it into a spectacle that would make even the most seasoned nepotists blush.

Welcome to the era of the mighty UNP, the party that shocked not just the nation, but the entire globe, by conjuring up a President from the depths of unelected obscurity. It’s a time where Sagala Ratnayake, the President’s trusted advisor, reigns supreme, making appointments not based on pesky things like qualifications, but on the purest of bloodlines. Because who needs expertise when you’ve got family connections, am I right?

So, let’s raise a toast to the era of political prowess and familial favoritism and may the nepotism flow like fine wine.

Long live the Uncle Nephew dynasty!