Abdel-Sanad Yamama Explained

Abdel-Sanad Yamama (Arabic: عبد السند يمامة; born 1951 or 1952) is an Egyptian politician, lawyer and professor of international law who is the leader of the Egyptian Wafd Party.[1]

Career

Yamama was his party's candidate in the 2023 Egyptian presidential election.[2] Yamama had four planks in his electoral program: reforming the economy, legislature, education and securing the country's Nile water rights.[3] He came in last in the election.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 6 December 2023. Egypt's presidential election: Who are the candidates? . en . Reuters . 7 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Al Jazeera Staff . Egypt presidential elections: Here’s what you need to know . 7 December 2023 . . en. 1 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Presidential Candidate Abdel Sanad Yamama holds conference in Port Said, explains his electoral program. Egypt Today. 18 November 2023. 25 December 2023.
  4. Web site: El-Sissi wins Egypt’s presidential election with 89.6% of the vote and secures third term in office. Associated Press. 18 December 2023. 25 December 2023.