Deputy Minister Faizer Mustapha returned to the island from Singapore earlier today. He is expected to announce his decision on the presidential election today or tomorrow.

Mustapha, who was expected to announce his final decision on the presidential election on Saturday, left for Singapore Friday (26) afternoon at around 2.45 pm

Sources close to him told Asian Mirror on Saturday that the Minister would announce his decision upon his return – probably on Monday.

It was learned that last minutes attempts were made by the government to prevent the crossover of the Deputy Minister.

Faizer Mustapha had earlier said that he would not support President Mahinda Rajapaksa if the BBS, a hardcore Sinhala-Buddhist organization, extended its support to the incumbent.

The BBS has clearly expressed its position on the matter saying it would support President Mahinda Rajapaksa unconditionally.

It is in this context that the Deputy Minister is to make an announcement on his decision.