A number of Egyptian state officials are warning Egyptians not to protest on Jan. 25, which will mark the fifth anniversary of the Egyptian uprising.
Religious authorities, parliament officials and union leaders as well as media figures are warning off Egyptians from further destabilizing the country and are actively pointing out the potential consequences such actions.
Mohammed Wahballa, the secretary-general of the state-controlled Egyptian Trade Union Federation, called for people to confront protesters.
“Egypt's workers will maintain its stability and will not believe malicious rumors. They will stand up against all those who call for demonstrations on Jan. 25 next year. This is for the sake of Egypt," Wahballa said during a press conference Sunday.
Wahballa then went on to commend President Abdel-Fatah Al Sisi's leadership and confirmed that workers would not be taking part in the upcoming protests, stating that "workers will not participate in strikes or labor protests."
Ahmed Moussa, infamous pro-Sisi television host, who was also the center of attention after airing a video game clip as a Russian airstrike in Syia, is calling for measures to be taken to prevent any protests.
"They are seeking to burn down the country," Moussa said about the protesters and citizens who are planning to take to the streets on Jan. 25. "Stay at home, I am warning you."