President tells UNP to prepare for an election

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the United National Party (UNP) yesterday (24) to prepare for an election.

The President made this announcement when the Management Board of the United National Party met at the President’s Office  in Colombo under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

United National Party General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said the President instructed the United National Party officials to continue the election work.

Party Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeyawerdana and other members of the UNP Management Board attended.

The President has informed all UNP officials to go to Sirikotha party headquarters and engage in election activities.

The President earlier informed the party that he will not participate in the campaign as he has to resurrect the economy.