Video: Muslim Brotherhood win Egypt's Presidential vote The state election committee announced the results, which said he had defeated former general Ahmed Shafik with 51.7 percent of last weekend's run-off vote. Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters burst into cheers in Cairo's Tahrir Square, waving national flags, setting off fireworks and chanting "Allahu Akbar!" or God is Great, soon after the declaration. "Thank God, this is a victory from God... I can not put my feelings into words, but we really suffered from oppression and despotism, they claimed untrue facts, they circulated rumours against the revolution, but Allah has decided to void their claims and to grant us this victory," said Morsy supporter Emad Hamdy. I would like to thank my God who leads us to this landslide and clear victory, I'm calling on all Egypt's class and communities from east to west and from north to south to support doctor Mohamed Morsy. This is the first step and more is coming without any doubts, God willing. The victory is coming, the victory is coming; this is the first step and Egypt is moving forward," added another supporter Ahmed Assran. Morsy succeeds Hosni Mubarak, who was overthrown 16 months ago after a popular uprising. The military council which has ruled the biggest Arab nation since then has this month curbed the powers of the presidency, meaning the head of state will have to work closely with the army on a planned democratic constitution. Dr Morsy has pledged to form an inclusive government to appeal to the many Egyptians, including a large Christian minority, who are anxious over religious rule.