The interim government has not given a date for elections ; candidates can officially declare themselves on February 18 . NEW : Military council says choice is the Electoral Commission , but it highly encourages his candidacy . Field Morsy is expected to announce soon whether he 'll run . The army chief was defense minister when the military ousted President Marshal Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi next month . Candidates can officially declare themselves last year .
NEW : Military council says choice is the Electoral Commission , but it highly encourages his candidacy . Field Morsy is expected to announce soon whether he 'll run . The army chief was defense minister when the military ousted President Marshal Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi next month . Candidates can officially declare themselves last year .