Egypt in Dangerous Limbo....

SCAF

Egypt is still in a state of uncertainty as its ruling Military leaders have once again delayed the outcome of the Presidential elections. It's been a topsy-turvy last few weeks which saw previous elections nullified and power placed firmly in the hands of SCAF (Supreme Council of Armed Forces). It’s a dangerous state of affairs and people are beginning to wonder how this would eventually end.

It is possible that both candidates could be disqualified and some interim government installed just like IBB did to Nigerians.

The reluctance of SCAF to handle things in a transparent and credible manner has inadvertently drawn people to the two Presidential Candidates, creating tension and a somewhat polarized atmosphere. On one hand people are faced with a somewhat docile Mubarak man who qualifies somewhat as the Devil they know

Shafiq - Mubaraks' former PM

and on the other hand the candidate representing the Muslim brotherhood, a group whose motives are shrouded in secrecy and who are seen by some to have hijacked the Egyptian revolution. With the somewhat dismal human rights in most counties under Sharia law and system of government people are getting increasingly worried and wary of them.            

Mursi -  Candidate representing the Muslim Brotherhood

Whatever the case may be, SCAF seems to have another card up their sleeves as everyone holds their breath as they prepare to play it. Despite the fact that they have virtually stripped any incoming President of most of his powers they still seem pretty unwilling to cede any power at all, no matter how small to an elected official. Let’s hope we have seen the worst of the Tahir rising.

Mubarak - there and back again