SJB nominates Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa for Colombo Mayor

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has officially nominated Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa as its candidate for mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

In a statement, the SJB highlighted that the hope of the people in Colombo is to transform the city into a modern, thriving hub of development. Dr. Haniffa’s nomination marks the beginning of what the party described as a “journey toward this vision of progress.”

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa expressed confidence in Dr. Haniffa’s capabilities, calling him a “public-spirited professional” with the necessary qualities to drive the city’s growth. He described Dr. Haniffa as possessing the right mix of “talent, skill, ability, courage, and determination” to lead the CMC and fulfill the aspirations of its citizens.