The benefits under the Presidential Entitlement Act of 1986 are very limited and standard.

The benefits under the Presidential Entitlement Act of 1986 are very limited and standard.

The benefits under the Presidential Entitlement Act of 1986 are very limited and standard. They are basic needs to function as a former head of state.

⭕️ Imagine a former president 10 or 15 years from now, invited to an event in Colombo 🇱🇰 to attend in an official capacity as a former president, who was not provided an official residence or allowance to stay in Colombo, would receive no transport, fuel, or secretary, and would have to travel from his or her hometown wouldn't that event alone crush him financially?

⭕️ Reality is repealing these benefits hits hardest those who would not enrich themselves in office.

Laws should be written for the future, not for the past...