Former Arab League chief Amr Moussa has once again rejected the idea of forming an unelected presidential council.
“It threatens the democratic process and the stability of the country," the unsuccessful presidential candidate said of the idea on his Facebook page Sunday, stressing that the presidential runoff scheduled for 16 and 17 June should be held on time.
Calls have recently surfaced for the formation of a presidential council with Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy as its head and losing candidates Hamdeen Sabbahi and Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh as deputies who cannot be dismissed and have their duties stated in the constitution.
Also included in the idea is that liberal leader Mohamed ElBaradei would form a national coalition government comprising all revolutionary forces and parties to face Ahmed Shafiq in his runoff contest against Morsy.
“The final say is from the ballots,” Moussa said. “They express the free will of the people."
He pointed out that the proposal for a presidential council was rejected before, as it would be illegitimate and only serve personal interests.
