On Thursday, March 31, the Wafd Party in Alexandria hosted all secular parties and opposition groups in an attempt to establish a coalition strong enough to defeat the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafīs in the upcoming elections. Recent Salafī campaigns and attacks have not only caused fear among Coptic inhabitants, but also Sūfīs in Alexandria.

Although the Salafī movement and the Muslim Brotherhood both have a strong foothold in Alexandria, political leaders doubt that they will be very successful in the upcoming elections. Reasons for these doubts include, among other things, the recent referendum turnout in Alexandria as well as the possible introduction of a proportional voting system.

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