April 23, 2005

SEVEN HOURS?:

Mubarak to make 'surprise' announcement: President to reveal if he will seek fifth term (Agence France Presse, April 23, 2005)

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could reveal whether or not he will seek a fifth mandate in this year's elections during a landmark seven-hour interview which public television will start airing on Sunday. According to the official Al-Ahram daily's Friday issue, the 76-year-old president, who has ruled Egypt for 24 years, will answer a question on his candidacy in the presidential polls, slated for September.

The president will also "announce a big surprise," said the newspaper without further elaborating. Political observers have speculated recently that Mubarak could appoint a vice president in response to international demands.


Can't you say "vote for my son" in under seven hours?

Posted by Orrin Judd at April 23, 2005 3:38 PM
Comments

So, you don't think he'll allow free elections?

Posted by: erp at April 23, 2005 5:14 PM

Why not, he'd win. But if he wants to pass on power to his son this seems the best time.

Posted by: oj at April 23, 2005 6:49 PM

Castro still working on creating a son to take his place? He might be more successful if HE didn't deliver 7 hour speeches.

Posted by: oswald booth czolgosz at April 23, 2005 7:10 PM
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