Appoint acting CJ - NFF

Ishara Mudugamuwa

The National Freedom Front (NFF) requested President Mahinda Rajapaksa to appoint an acting Chief Justice to bring more stability to the country under the prevailing situation.

Addressing the media at the NFF office, Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister and NFF Leader Wimal Weerawansa said the Supreme Court has informed the Court of Appeal that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has no legal power or authority to find a judge guilty because Standing Order 78(A) is not law.

“For the first time in history, the Chief Justice has tried to create a conflict between the Judiciary and Parliament. Earlier, we signalled that Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake is trying to show the international community that the government is trying to get rid of the CJ and the Sri Lanka cannot do an independent investigation on war crimes. Through this she is trying to emphasise the necessity of conduct international investigation on war crimes. Now, the CJ is trying to create a precedence for that.” the minister said.