Lebanon’s future president?

The lawmaker told the Voice of Lebanon radio that the Development and Liberation committee's delegation would conclude its tour tomorrow by meeting with MP Farid Makari and independent Maronite MPs, stressing that the outcome of the tour will be put under the disposal of House Speaker, Nabih Berri. "It's clear that most of the parliamentary blocs need more time to consult among each other and provide better circumstances to guarantee the success of the presidency elections' session," Jaber said. Jaber added that the door would be open to hold a parliamentary session on presidential elections as of mid-April, 2014. 

Samir Geaga - The Lebanese Forces announced Friday its leader, Samir Geagea, as its candidate for the presidency.

“The Lebanese Forces Executive Body unanimously agreed to nominate party leader Samir Geagea for the presidential elections,” LF MP George Adwan said following a party meeting.

Deputy Parliament Speaker Farid Makari hailed the nomination of Geagea, describing his chances of winning the support of the rest of the March 14 coalition as "very high."

“I am part of March 14 ... and Geagea is certainly a key figure in March 14 and he has all our respect and love,” Makari said from Parliament.

Geagea has pledged to prioritize the controversial issue of Hezbollah’s military involvement in Syria if elected to the post.

Suleiman Franjieh - Head of the Marada Movement MP Suleiman Franjieh stated late March that he is keen on the election of a president within the constitutional deadline. Franjieh had stated back in March that he would advocate Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun to run for the elections, adding that he will not run in the polls without the lawmaker's consent.
  
General Michel Aoun – Geagea’s rival, Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun, said his own decision to run for the presidency had yet to be finalized, adding that he was not battling anyone in the presidential race and that Geagea was not his competitor.

“Contrary to what many people think, I am not dying to become a president and won’t commit suicide if I don’t,” Aoun told Al-Mayadeen TV. “If circumstances are convenient and if my candidacy will stir change then I will announce it because I am a strong candidate.”

Aoun, who argued that national unity was more important to him than becoming president, said extending President Michel Sleiman’s term was out of the question.

Aoun said Lebanon was in need of an “independent,” rather than “neutral” president, adding that representation among Christians was key to holding the presidential election.

“If actual representation among Christians is not taken into consideration then there is no need for me to present my candidacy,” he added.

Geagea said last week he was a “natural candidate” to succeed Sleiman and vowed to prioritize the controversial issue of Hezbollah’s military involvement in Syria if elected to the post.