Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Corrupt Since Time Of COPE Chairmanship: Photos Reveal
December 10, 2015
Exposing the conflict of interest between the Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe and the Chairman of Avant Garde Nisssanka Senadhipathi, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka challenged Minister Rajapakshe to explain the truth regarding his personal relationship between himself and Nissanka Senadhipathi.
The photographs which have emerged showing a close familial bond between Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Chairman of Avante Garde were taken in January 2006.
Rajapakshe, a former member of the SLFP and a state minster of the Rajapaksa led administration had a close personal relationship with Senadhipathi during the time he was appointed as Chairman of the parliamentary watchdog COPE.
A few weeks ago Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe speaking tothe media lied about his relationship with Senadipathi, going on record saying that he has had no dealings with the controversial businessmen.
The photos released by Sarath Fonseka show a close relationship going beyond a proffessional one, with families of the duo seen together.
Following the 2005 presidential elections, President Mahinda Rajapaksa appoint him the Minister of State Banking Development in November 2005,
Wijeyadasa was appointed as the Minister of State Banking Development by Mahinda Rajapaksa. However, he resigned thereafter in April 2006 and took over as Chairman of COPE in July 2006.
Rajapakshe said in several interviews that the Attorney General had consistently maintained that there was no criminal case against the Company.
