Central Bank governor has become Ranil’s mouthpiece: NPP

Colombo, August 29 (Daily Mirror)- Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is making certain statements on the economy to satisfy President Ranil Wickremesinghe, NPP politburo member Dr. Nalida Jayatissa said today.

He told a news conference that the Central Bank Governor, as a doctor and an expert in the field, must avoid making statements as wanted by politicians.

Dr. Jayatissa said this in response to a question raised by a journalist on the statement made by Dr. Weerasinghe that the country will have to face repercussions if it deviates from the ongoing reforms agenda under the IMF agreement.

"The Central Bank Governor, as a doctor and an expert in the field, must not utter what politicians say. He must state practical things while using his subject knowledge," he said.

Dr. Jayatissa said there were similar Central Bank Governors in the past where one Governor was convicted by the Supreme Court over the economic bankruptcy.