The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has reportedly finalized its decision to field Member of Parliament and renowned business tycoon Dhammika Perera as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

The decision was purportedly reached after the SLPP convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, where Perera was a prominent figure.

Dhammika Perera, a familiar face in both business and politics, briefly served as a Cabinet Minister under the administration of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

Sources within the SLPP reveal that Perera's extensive experience in the corporate sector and his previous stint in the government have positioned him as a formidable candidate for the party.