There has been a struggle between Naguib and Nasser and his colleagues on the RCC between 1952 and 1954 for control of the government and over the future form of the government.

Naguib is to have one vote on the council and is responsible for carrying out council decisions.

He enjoys considerable popularity, and he had developed his own following after conflicts involving policies arose between him and the RCC.

The conflicts come to a head on February 23, 1954 when Naguib resigns.

The RCC may have been relieved at this decision, but the popular outcry is so great that Naguib is reinstated as president of the republic.

Nasser, however, takes the position of prime minister, previously held by Naguib, and remains president of the RCC.