We reported yesterday that the governor of Western Province, Hanif Yousuf had given his resignation to the President Dissanayake citing personal reasons. The government upto now has not officially denied this resignation but under pressure finally used a fact checker to categorize the report as fake. The fact check was fake.
We confirm Hanif not only resigned but also plans to relocate. However, even yesterday he confirmed to a VVVIP that he is under severe pressure from family and friends to withstand the decision. Hanif won’t be the governor of Western Province in November ahead of the budget. But to save the face of the President, he may agree to take an advisory role relating to middle east affairs. But in that role Hanif cannot do any business. Until Hanif says he did not resign, the report stands. If he says he did not, we will write again. But we need to see the holy Quran next to him for us to believe. Hanif will never say it.
Last night, Hans wanted to resign as well. He is under pressure from his inner circles as well. But he was urged to stay without making the government uncomfortable. Hans is in fear now not knowing what to do.
Malik Samarawickrama, so called Ranil Wickremesinghe’s buddy, is the man behind the President now. Malik was told to take care of his pick, Hulangamuwa. This was based on rumours Hulangamuwa is to resign. Hulangamuma, good Kandyan, noble family background is under severe pressure.
Pravir Samarasinghe will certainly resign in due course. It’s for a different reason.
We never wanted to write this report. But since it was categorized as fake by an innocent fact checker under duress, we thought of letting everyone of you know the truth. More deeper truth.
