In an exclusive interview with Sunatimes, the group’s advisory committee chairman Omar Sheikh Abdikadir lamented that his group was not included in selection of this new parliament and are opposed to it.

Abdikadir also lambasted on Somalia’s presidential aspirants vying for the country’s top seat during the upcoming presidential election and accused them of being after their selfish interest, adding that they will not bring change for Somalis.

His sentiment comes a time Somalis and the international community are praising the steps taken forward in ending the transition including the inauguration of the new parliament, adoption of the new provisional constitution and the upcoming presidential elections.