Things the next President shouldn’t do

We have seen the presidential candidates telling what they will do if they become the next president. It is easy to give various promises but to fulfil what they promise is difficult.

There are many incorrect things done by the previous presidents of this country.we kindly request the presidential candidates to tell the country that they won’t do these mistakes if they win the election.the complaints against the previous presidents are summarized below.they should promise not to repeat these mistakes.

Make correct decisions without telling one thing and doing something else.

Appoint commissions and waste public funds. If a commission is appointed, the report should be published. Corrective action taken immediately. Commissions should be appointed to delay matters and cheat the people.

President should do things in a transparent way. His assets should be declared properly.

Do not waste public funds on foreign trips. Minimize the number of trips. Minimize the people going with the president to control the cost. He should be able to manage the politicians and senior officers working for him. Should not fight with them. Disputes should be settled by discussion.

You are the President of the country. Do not go out of the way to support:

Any religious, ethnic or political group or a geographical area.

Be very careful with public funds.avoid unnecessary ceremonies and functions.

Do not appoint your friends, relations or political supporters to important government positions. Limit the number of advisers and consultants. Do not use public funds to improve your personal image. Do not involve in corrupt deals and contracts. Do your maximum possible to eradicate corruption.

We want people like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Mahathir Mohamed.a person without proper leadership qualities, if selected as the next president will ruin this country further. This is a very difficult job where education, skills, ability, experience, dedication, sacrifice, courage and determination are required.

-D.WEERATUNGA WATA MAWATHA, WIJERAMA, NUGEGODA.