Constitutional Council approves new AG
Posted on February 3rd, 2026

Courtesy Hiru News

The Constitutional Council unanimously approved the appointment of Samudika Jayaratne, a Senior Deputy Auditor General, as the new Auditor General during its meeting today (3).

Sources reported that the council, chaired by the Speaker, endorsed her name after the President recommended her for the position.

This decision follows several previous council meetings where members failed to reach a consensus on prior nominations sent by the President.

This approval finally resolves the deadlock regarding the leadership of the Government Audit Department.

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