Egyptian opposition figure says Sisi denial also rules out staying in power

Farid Zahran, leader of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, said President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's denial of any change to the constitution also denies an intention to remain in power, in remarks aired on the program Bila Qayud. He pointed to state media's brief use of the title "the leader" for the president as a sign of debate over his position once his term ends.

The presidency has not responded to Zahran's interpretation in the material available. Egypt's constitution sets limits on presidential terms, and any amendment would require procedural steps that have not been announced. It was not clear what prompted the short-lived change in how state outlets referred to the president.