Potential presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi said declined an offer to participate in the Civil Advisory Council due to the ambiguity of the council's duties and powers. Sabbahi said he does not reject the idea of forming a council, as long as it serves the development of Egypt during the coming period. “The electoral process is a pride for all Egyptians,” he told Youm7. “All Egyptians who are participating in elections are actually participating in building and developing Egypt.” Sabbahi thanked the armed forces for their contribution to the electoral process.