Dr. Hanafy El-Gebaly... The Role Model

"I have lived for nearly half a century breathing law." This sentence was said by Counselor Hanafy El-Gebaly, the Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament, in the last session of the Parliament.

It summarizes his long professional career. More than once, and each time for 10 minutes, the members of parliament applauded during his speech in appreciation of his person, his legal and human efficiency, his character, his discipline, and his management of the Parliament for five years.

I followed up on the parliamentary sessions and saw up close how he set the pace for the hall from the moment he entered, and how he managed the discussions with confidence, calmness, and respect for everyone. The parliamentary performance in his presence was organized and clear, and the session proceeded at a steady pace, reflecting a legal mind that knows the value of the word when it is issued from the legislative platform.

His method of management confirms that he views the law as a responsibility and a conscience, not just a written text. He always grants the members space to express themselves freely, and then reorganizes the conversation with a clear sentence that brings the session back on track with all respect and calmness. This ability to combine firmness with composure is what made his presence professional, calm, and strong at the same time.

Counselor Hanafy El-Gebaly is an institutional figure. His experience, which spans fifty years in the judiciary and then in parliamentary work, represents a great value and a model for an official who performs his role with love for his country, patriotism, and sincerity.

He possesses a great professional and human credit, an important asset of experience, and whoever follows his experience knows that his impact on political life will remain extended due to the stability, clarity, and respect for the rules of public debate he has provided.

Over five years, I attended and followed up the Parliament's work from the press gallery and find that this experience deserves to be recorded, and its owner deserves to be thanked for the discipline and respect he showed for the legislative institution. Counselor Hanafy El-Gebaly presented a beautiful model.

All appreciation for this calm and confident experience, and all pride in a personality that works quietly and confidently. I believe that this experience must be turned into books that explain his personal and human journey, and we will certainly see him in another position from which Egypt will benefit.