The University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom has confirmed that the invitation extended to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is genuine, silencing doubts over its authenticity.
The University of Wolverhampton has officially confirmed that the invitation issued to former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is authentic.
The confirmation was highlighted by the former President’s Media Director General, Dhanushka Ramanayake, who shared a photo of the original letter on social media. The announcement comes after speculation over the legitimacy of the correspondence.
According to the letter, the invitation was extended to Mr. Wickremesinghe to attend the ceremony held in 2023 to confer an honorary degree on his wife, Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe.
The university’s confirmation now settles the matter, reaffirming that the invitation originated directly from its institution. The acknowledgment also underscores the recognition of Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe’s academic contributions, which were honored during the ceremony.
