Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva was appointed the new Governor of the Eastern Province.

He Silva replaces M.L.A.M. Hizbullah who resigned from his post earlier this week amidst severe pressure.De Silva served as the Chief Minister of the Southern Provincial Council until the end of its official term

Former Colombo Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil was appointed the Governor of the Western Province replacing Azath Salley.