Yes, it is correct, the VP is not supposed to become President after the President dies.
Go read the actual constitution, we bribed the military/government to name Mubarak President.
The phrase in bold was not done because after being bribed and appointed Mubarak suspended the Constitution, which was unconstitutional but the military wasn't going to complain while receiving 200B+ in "aid"
Egyptian constitution
Their constitution is not like ours, don't assume it is.
Sorry, I did not realize you were referring to technical process. The information I provided showed that Mubarak was Sadat's designated successor. He was not suddenly imposed on Egypt by the U.S. or any other outside state.
In terms of the process, what took place was consistent with Article 84 of Egypt's constitution. What happened was as follows:
1. Immediately following Sadat's assassination on October 6, 1981, the Speaker assumed temporary Presidential responsibilities.
2. Parliament then unanimously nominated VP Mubarak as the next President.
3. An election was held on October 13, a week after Sadat's assassination.
Some news excerpts (dates refer to the date the articles were written):
October 6, 1981: "In the temporary government declared tonight by
Acting President Sufi Abu Taleb, Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament..." (Source: "Egypt's Acting Leaders,"
The New York Times, October 7, 1981)
October 10, 1981: "In the aftermath of the assassination, Government officials moved swiftly to consolidate power under Hosni Mubarak, Vice President since 1975. Parliament nominated him as President without a dissenting vote and quickly scheduled a national referendum Tuesday [October 13] to confirm him." (Source: "Journey's End,"
The New York Times, October 11, 1981)
October 14, 1981: "The election of Hosni Mubarak as President of Egypt was placed before the voters... The count will be announced today when Parliament convenes to swear in Mr. Mubarak, who will then address the nation." (Source: "News Summary,"
The New York Times, October 14, 1981)
Mubarak's Address: "...The people have said their word, and I am here to lead the caravan along through this heavy responsibility [as President] and burden on the same path he [Sadat] set, and along the same principles." (Source: "Excerpts From Address in Egypt by Mubarak,"
The New York Times, October 15, 1981)
In sum, immediately following Sadat's assassination, the Speaker of Parliament took on transitional Presidential duties. Parliament then unanimously nominated Mubarak and scheduled a vote. The vote was held on October 13, one week after the assassination. Mubarak became President in a fully constitutional manner.