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Muslim Brotherhood Names Candidate for Presidency
The Muslim Brotherhood said it would nominate a secular politician as a candidate for Egyptâs presidential election scheduled for September. âThe group has decided to field former Defense Minister Abdel Halim Abu Ghazala as its candidate,â said a Brotherhood official. âThis will enable the Muslim Brotherhood to take part in the elections as a secular political group and the former minister has accepted to represent us,â the official told Arab News.The official said Abu Ghazala would be the best choice for presidency and that his political experience would enable him to strengthen Egyptâs position in the region. Abu Ghazala will officially announce his candidature next week, the official said. Supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood Mahi Akef said the Brotherhood presidential campaign stresses a ârepublican, parliamentary and democratic systemâ that envisages term limits, with presidents serving a maximum of two consecutive terms in office; peaceful transfer of power; and an outward-looking, diversified economy, governed by Islamic law and in compliance with World Trade Organization norms.
Posted by: Fred 2005-07-12 |
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