Egyptian Election’s Shadow of Gaza
Ahmed Tantawi, the biggest rival of Egyptian President Sisi, announced on October 13 that he was halting his campaign, leaving Sisi’s three opponents as relatively unknown names. Tantawi, who served in the Egyptian House of Representatives between 2015 and 2020, claimed that the Sisi government had hindered his ability to collect enough signatures for candidacy and conduct an election campaign freely.
In addition to the political turmoil, Egypt is facing the most serious economic crisis in its history, with inflation breaking records. President Sisi, aged 68, is facing criticism from human rights advocates for his harsh censorship and detention practices against dissidents. He came to power in 2014 following the 2013 coup against the country’s first democratically elected leader, Mohamed Morsi.
Moreover, the term of office for the president was increased from 4 years to 6 years following the Constitutional referendum in Egypt in 2019. This means that if Sisi is elected for a third time, he will be able to stay in power until 2030.
The upcoming presidential election in Egypt is sure to be a critical one, with significant implications for the country’s political and economic future. Stay updated on the latest news by following NTV on social media.
