The United National Party (UNP) held a press conference earlier today (23), raising concerns about the motive behind the arrest and detention of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
During the briefing, the party’s assistant leader, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, said that while they respect the judiciary, social media discussions have raised concerns of political prosecution following the former President’s arrest.
He also played a recording of Ranil Wickremesinghe, made before his arrest yesterday, in which the former President is heard saying, “I have always worked for the country, not for a personal agenda. What we see today is the true picture of this regime.”
