All Ceylon Makkal Congress has announced the suspension of the party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen.
The suspension follows allegations that he accepted a bribe of Rs. 3 million in connection with a municipal tender process.
The party’s Legal Director, Rushdie Habib, stated that the ACMC follows a strict policy against corruption and any conduct that damages public trust and the rule of law.
Accordingly, the suspension will remain in effect until the legal outcome of the ongoing investigations is received.
Rushdie Habib also stated that the party is prepared to take any further action necessary in line with the party constitution and disciplinary procedures.