Gaddafi's elusive son leaned on the armchair, where his father had remained for a lifetime

It is still unclear whether Libya will hold presidential elections, seeing the country split into many factions controlling the main areas.

Gaddafi's son stated on Monday that he with his People's Front Party for Free Libya (PFLL) will participate in the presidential election, reports “RT” Transmission Periscope.

His candidacy was confirmed by his lawyer, Khaled Al-Ghwail, where he believes his client has a golden chance of winning the presidential election.

“Saif Al-Islam has many supporters. They're ordinary people. Even those who have supported the cause of “Arab Spring” already support his vision,” told “RT”, Al-Ghwail.

“Saif Al-Islam is able to unite Libyans around itself based on national interests and decisions the Libyans themselves will make,” he added.

This is a reforming project in which Libya should lead to tranquillity. ”

Gaddhafi Jr is being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC), charged with war crimes and violence against protesters during the time his father ruled the country.

The location of Saif Al-Islam is still not known for security reasons,” said his lawyer from Tunisia, where it is reported that Saif is hiding in the country.

They're new patriot people. They're excited. They do not pay attention to political preferences. The main thing that bothers them is their patriotic attitude. They saw in reforms offered by Saif Al-Islam an effective tool to fight corruption in current state structures in Libya,” said Al-Ghwail./Periscopi/