It follows objections from senior members of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party who have been wary of the publicity given to the two.

It has been reported that the colossal spending of money during election time that has come under intense scrutiny from both the government and Opposition is also giving President Rajapaksa a headache to put up with.

Meanwhile the infamous President's proclamation that he is in possession of files related to corruption among his ministers has also become a popular slogan that government politicians say they have to put with that is causing them embarrassment as they fight to stave off Opposition charges levelled against the establishment.