New Central Bank Governor To Be Appointed: President

President Maithripala Sirisena said today that a new Central Bank Governor will be appointed within the next few hours.

 

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The President made this observation addressing a meeting in Girandurukotte.

This comes after widespread demands for the replacement for Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who is accused of corruption.

Mahendran recently said that he will not seek a service extension until his name is cleared by the COPE regarding the controversial bond issue on February 27, 2015.