Egypt
Speaker of the House of Representatives
How the office holder is chosen
Under Article 117 of the Constitution, the House of Representatives elects a Speaker and two Deputy Speakers from among its members at its first regular session, for the full legislative term.3
Term
The Speaker serves for the legislative term. Article 117 bars anyone from holding these posts for more than two consecutive terms.3
Recent holders
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Abdel Aal Sayed Ahmed1 | 10 January 2016 | 11 January 2021 |
| Hanafy Gibaly1 | 12 January 2021 | 11 January 2026 |
| Hisham Badawi1,2 | 12 January 2026 | Present |
Notable facts
- Badawi was elected on 12 January 2026 with 521 of 570 votes cast. Opposition candidate Mahmoud Sami al-Imam received 49.2
Sources
- Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU Parline historical data on Speakers: Egypt, House of Representatives
- Ahram Online, Egypt's new parliament speaker pledges impartiality, legislative reform (12 January 2026)
- Constitute Project, Constitution of Egypt, 2014 (rev. 2019) (Constitute Project)