Political parties and the Muslim Brotherhood group all welcomed the decision of the Supreme Administrative Court on Sunday to dissolve the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), liquidate its funds and return its assets to the ownership of the state. “The middle management of that party financed the counter-revolution,” said the Wafd Party spokesman in Alexandria, adding that his party will request that the government ban former NDP members of parliament and local councils from running in elections for five years. Muslim Brotherhood member Saber Abul Fotouh said that although the decision was late, it represented a positive step in the political reform process. The Civil Democratic Coalition, which includes 29 political parties, welcomed the decision, and held the NDP responsible for corrupting political life in Egypt. The Free Front for Peaceful Change described the decision as “historic” and called for expediting its implementation. Dr. Nabil al-Garhy, head of the Doctors Syndicate in Minya, said the decision proves that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is keen on meeting the revolution's demands for political reform. Karama Party coordinator Magdi Zaabal said “the decision removed a big burden off the chests of Egyptians that was pressing them for 30 years.” Translated from the Arabic Edition
