Presient Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said he had 08 more years to implement his policies.

Addressing a meeting with media heads, the President indicated that he would contest for a second term in presidency.

The next presidential election is due in 2024. However, it is widely believed that the popularity of the incumbent president is waning due to numerous unresolved issues.

Meanwhile, SLPP MP Prof. Ranjith Bandara stated that Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was recently appointed to Parliament, would be the next leader of the country.