The claim
Former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera will become the next leader of the SLPP, and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed him for the role.
Original publisher’s rating
False
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
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Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka reports that the SLPP spokesperson and Wickremesinghe’s media unit denied any plan to install Wijesekera as party leader. It says Wijesekera was not an active SLPP member and that no credible source confirmed he would lead or deputise the party.[S1]
Additional context
At an October 5 press briefing, the SLPP spokesperson said Namal Rajapaksa’s leadership and agenda remained active. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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