by Our Correspondent in Colombo
The Governor of Sri Lanka’s Western Province, Mohomad Hanif Yusuf, has reportedly submitted his resignation letter to the President, according to senior government sources. Following the submission, it is said that the President requested him to remain in office for approximately one more month to ensure administrative continuity during the transition period. Yusuf, a prominent businessman appointed after the formation of the current government, is now expected to continue temporarily before formally stepping down, amid growing public and political attention on his departure.
His resignation has been linked to difficulties in balancing his official responsibilities with private business interests, which sources claim became increasingly constrained after assuming public office. However, the situation has also been overshadowed by additional controversy.
Recently, allegations have circulated that the Governor had organized an event involving social media activists in Sri Lanka, during which participants were reportedly offered small financial assistance and laptops. It is further claimed that attendees at the event were encouraged to promote and amplify government-related messaging through their platforms. These claims have not been independently verified but have sparked public discussion and debate regarding the ethical boundaries between governance and digital influence campaigns.
