President Mohamed Mursi declared he is now in charge of Egypt’s army, announcing his acceptance of the power transfer from the military council to him.
In a speech given before Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi and members of the military council at the Hike-Step area, Mursi stated he is now responsible for the military and the people, adding that nobody will compromise their rights.
Mursi praised Field Marshal Tantawi and Lieutenant General Sami Anan’s military salute to him as president.