Dr. Essam El-Erian, Vice-Chairman of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) of Egypt, on 24 December affirmed that approval of Egypt’s new Constitution, by 63.8%, is one of the world’s highest rates, adding that this means Egyptians have broken world records for national charter approval. Accordingly, Erian rejected claims by certain parties charging that this rate of approval does not reflect a societal consensus, pointing out that approval of most world constitutions did not exceed 60%.
Erian further pointed that political stability, after the referendum, depends on awareness and perception of political parties and their dealings with the scene, “There are political options open for those who reject the results of the referendum. It is now time to roll up their sleeves and work in earnest to rebuild the homeland and achieve stability and prosperity.”