Zahran: Sisi’s Denial of Constitutional Changes Signals No Intention to Stay in Power

Farid Zahran, head of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s denial of plans to change the constitution also amounted to a denial that he intended to remain in power.

Zahran linked his reading of the president’s position to the question of Sisi’s role after his presidency ends.

He pointed to the brief use of the title “president-leader” by media organisations in Egypt, saying the wording suggested there had been discussion about the president’s future position.

Zahran presented that language as an indication of debate over a post-presidency role, rather than as confirmation of any agreed arrangement.