Johnston says will resign, if proven guilty
December 21, 2013
By Zahrah Imtiaz
Johnston says will resign, if proven guilty
Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando, said he would resign from his post, if proven guilty of importing the container of ethanol illegally into the country.
The minister was speaking at a ceremony to declare open a new exhibition hall for the Lanka Building Materials Corporation at the Narahenpita Economic Centre yesterday.
“I have been accused of importing an illegal consignment of ethanol by some people. I challenge the parties concerned to present any evidence that would implicate me.
He said no one had stood up to the challenge as of yet. “If they prove that I am guilty, I will resign; if not, the JVP MPs who have slandered me should resign,” he said. Earlier this week JVP Parliamentarian, Vijitha Herath, accused Minister Fernando and Parliamentarian Arundhika Fernando, of being involved in the illegal importation of ethanol.
December 21, 2013
By Zahrah ImtiazJohnston says will resign, if proven guilty
Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando, said he would resign from his post, if proven guilty of importing the container of ethanol illegally into the country.The minister was speaking at a ceremony to declare open a new exhibition hall for the Lanka Building Materials Corporation at the Narahenpita Economic Centre yesterday.
“I have been accused of importing an illegal consignment of ethanol by some people. I challenge the parties concerned to present any evidence that would implicate me.
He said no one had stood up to the challenge as of yet. “If they prove that I am guilty, I will resign; if not, the JVP MPs who have slandered me should resign,” he said. Earlier this week JVP Parliamentarian, Vijitha Herath, accused Minister Fernando and Parliamentarian Arundhika Fernando, of being involved in the illegal importation of ethanol.
