Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el - Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . The Muslim Brotherhood itself said at the time that it did not support attacks on houses of worship . Adel El - Adawy says el - Sharif enjoys the support of the state and of the street . El - Sisi 's presidencial bid is backed by the support of Egypt 's western allies , he says . But El - Adawy says el - Sisi 's election as president would still depend on his ability to deliver .
Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el - Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . Adel El - Adawy says el - Sharif enjoys the support of the state and of the street . El - Sisi 's presidencial bid is backed by the support of Egypt 's western allies , he says . But El - Adawy says el - Sisi 's election as president would still depend on his ability to deliver .