Re-appointment of former ministers with corruption charges is a result of a mega deal

Investigations carried out by the present ‘Yahapalana’ government have become inoperative which means the existence of  a ‘mega deal’ culture and as a result former ministers who were accused of fraud and corruption have been given ministerial positions again states the convener of ‘Voice Against Corruption’ (VAC) Wasantha Samarasinghe.

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2015
Speaking at a media meeting held yesterday (23rd) Mr. Samarasinghe said giving ministerial posts to former ministers is against the mandate given on 8th January.

He said investigations into issues such as ‘Divi Neguma’, distribution of ‘Sil’ clothes should be intensified and pointed out that officials are waiting until they get orders from authorities.

The convener of VAC said his organization made 4 complaints to the CID, over 50 complaints to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and handed over 73 complaints to Anti-Corruption Secretariat.  He said if the complaints are not investigated properly his organization, together with other organizations that are against corruption, would take the complaints with evidence they posses to the people. He said he would ask the IGP in writing regarding the action taken so far regarding the complaints.

Mr. Wasantha Samarasinghe added that the government that came to power putting forward the theme of anti-corruption has not taken legal action against a single minister despite 90 days have gone by since it has been in power.