Egypt’s Sisi Rules Out Extending Presidency Beyond 2030, Says Constitution Will Not Change
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reaffirmed that he will leave office when his current term ends in 2030, ruling out further constitutional amendments to extend his presidency.
Sisi made the declaration on Saturday, October 17, during a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital. He said the end of his tenure was “completely settled” and that the constitution would not be amended.
The statement comes amid renewed speculation over whether the 71-year-old leader could seek to remain in power beyond 2030, following calls from some supporters for him to pursue another term.
Sisi, who has led Egypt since 2014, secured re-election in December 2023 for a six-year term ending in 2030.
Constitutional amendments approved in a 2019 referendum extended presidential terms from four to six years and allowed Sisi to contest a third term, enabling him to remain in office until 2030 despite the previous two-term limit.
A former army chief, Sisi came to power in 2013 after the military removed President Mohamed Morsi following mass protests against his government. He was elected president in 2014.
His latest remarks appear intended to close the door on further changes to the constitution to prolong his rule, although his political legacy and the process of preparing a successor remain significant questions ahead of the end of his presidency.
If he completes his current term, Sisi will have served as Egypt’s president for 16 years.
