Do mayors come in pairs?

They did, in the Moratuwa Municipality

According to an identification card issued by the Moratuwa Municipality,

Moratuwa Municipal Councillor, Suranga Aponsu found himself named the Mayor of Moratuwa. Consequently the Moratuwa Municipality had two mayors, Mayor Samanlal Fernando and Mayor Suranaga Aponsu.

Speaking on the issue at the monthly council meeting, Aponsu pointed out the irresponsibility of the municipality in the issue of official

The Moratuwa Municipality had the distinction of having two mayors, Mayor Samanlal Fernando and Mayor Suranaga Aponsu at the same time

identification cards bearing such a glaring mistake. “This is not only an insult to Mayor Samanlal Fernando but also to my position in this council as an elected member,” he said.

The councillor went on to say identification cards were signed by the municipal commissioner and other officials. “The municipality administration must have this error rectified soon,” he said.

Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando speaking on the incident said that all identification cards will be reissued. “We have collected all identity cards that were issued by the municipality for reissue,” he said. Admitting the glaring mistake and said, “There is a problem with the administration and we will resolve this issue soon.”