President Ali Abdullah Saleh is set to step down after February 21 elections . The president has been in power since 1978. Hadi praised the demonstrators , most of whom are youths , saying they all along had hoped to see a new future for the country . Acting leader Abdurabu Mansur Hadi promises to solve Yemen 's crises .
President Ali Abdullah Saleh is set to step down after February 21 elections . The president has been in power since 1978. Acting leader Abdurabu Mansur Hadi promises to solve Yemen 's crises .