Daryan: Presidential void threatening both Muslims and Christians

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan on Tuesday called for “finalizing the presidential election as soon as possible,” warning that “the country and citizens can no longer bear this vacuum that is destroying all of the state’s pillars.”

Accordingly, he called for electing a president who would be “a statesman who would embrace all citizens and be keen on their rights all.”

“He should be outside the regional axes and in good relation with the Arab brothers and the friendly countries,” Daryan added.

“Presidential vacuum is a rejected and dangerous thing and it threatens Muslims and Christians in their country that is built on the basis of the culture of citizenship and coexistence,” the mufti warned.

He also urged “all the loyals who are keen on their country Lebanon” to “communicate, seek rapprochement, hold consultations and launch constructive initiatives that unite rather than divide.”

“The country needs the efforts of all its sons to exit this dark tunnel,” Daryan went on to say.