People’s Alliance candidate list leaked, party probes

The People’s Alliance Party has confirmed that a list circulating on social media, purportedly naming individuals who have applied to be party candidates, is the subject of an internal investigation, warning it will not tolerate indiscipline or the leaking of confidential information.

In a statement, party general secretary Sila Balawa said the candidate application and selection process was a confidential internal matter governed by the People’s Alliance Party Constitution, and that any unauthorised disclosure constituted a serious breach of party discipline.

Mr Balawa said internal processes had already been initiated to identify the source of the leak and determine responsibility, in line with constitutional provisions that allow for the investigation and management of misconduct.

He said the Constitution provided clear authority to deal with actions that undermined confidentiality, trust and unity within the party.

He added that it would not tolerate indiscipline, factional behaviour or the leaking of confidential party information by any member, staff or affiliate, warning that such conduct — particularly when driven by personal grievances — was damaging to the party and would be dealt with firmly and decisively.

"As the country moves closer to an election period, the party said it remained vigilant against misinformation and deliberate attempts to undermine its internal processes."

It stressed that the integrity of its headquarters and party structures must be upheld at all times.

He added that the party remained united, focused and committed to responsible leadership and good governance.