Namal hints at president as prospective presidential candidate for SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa hinted yesterday that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is being considered as a prospective presidential candidate for their party. 

Speaking to reporters after an event, Rajapaksa asserted that President Wickremesinghe is already aligned with the SLPP, suggesting his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.

“Anyway, the President is already with us. He is among the prospective presidential candidates,” stated Namal Rajapaksa, alluding to President Wickremesinghe’s potential candidacy under the SLPP banner.

This revelation comes as a noteworthy development in the political landscape, as the SLPP gears up for the presidential election anticipated to take place by September this year. 

The announcement hints at a potential collaboration between President Wickremesinghe and the SLPP, a move that could reshape the dynamics of the upcoming electoral race.

As the political stage continues to evolve, the spotlight will be on President Wickremesinghe and the SLPP, with observers closely monitoring any further developments leading up to the presidential election. 

The political landscape in Sri Lanka is poised for an intriguing period with potential shifts in alliances and candidacies as the election season approaches.

(dailymirror.lk)