The vice president , appointed last week amid widespread cries for President Hosni Mubarak 's ouster , has been working to initiate a government transition . German diplomat said the report was based on an unsubstantiated source . Suleiman has been leading transition efforts . The president has long been a powerful behind - the - scenes influence .
German diplomat said the report was based on an unsubstantiated source . Suleiman has been leading transition efforts . The president has long been a powerful behind - the - scenes influence .