Senior aides in Vice President Abdurabu Hadi’s office told Yemen Post that the current announcement of President Saleh not traveling was propaganda and that he will travel outside the country sooner or later.
“Saleh does not want to be pressured by the international community. He will leave when he feels he should,” the official told Yemen Post.
Observers are worried that Saleh will cause problems for Hadi if he insists on staying in Yemen.
They commented saying that Saleh is not yet willing to realize that he is now only an honorary president with no real authorities.
President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced in a closed door meeting with senior ruling party officials that he will not be traveling to the United States for medical treatment.
The announcement comes as Saleh was angered at the new US stance that is indirectly threatening that he be tried upon arrival to the US by rights organizations.
Close aides to Saleh said that the turmoil in the military was also a reason for Saleh to decide to stay back.
By February 21st, Saleh will be forced to step down from presidency giving current VP the chance to stabilize the country during a two-year presidential term.