The Future Council accuses Hassan of Hawiye, and demands that they…

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The opposition politicians united under the Somali Future Council held a press conference this evening at the residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu, where they strongly addressed an attempted attack against Sharif.

Member of Parliament Abdirahman Mohamed Hussein (Odowa) described it as unfortunate that the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whom he referred to as a former president, is being urged to attack Sharif's home.

“Hassan, the person you are being urged to attack is the one who removed the warlords from the country and is known for what he is, Sheikh Sharif,” Odowa said.

He added: “For the past five nights, there have been calls to attack his home, while you took part in the mafia-like election.”

Odowa accused President Hassan Sheikh of the Hawiye clan, also calling on the clan to take action against the president and to respond to his injustices, as he put it.

“The Hawiye community living in this city needs to remove anyone who is unjust, and those who are not unjust should be informed of their situation. Otherwise, your message will become like the one that used to circulate among the Hawiye, which was ‘Ali has a right, and Caydiid has a right,’” said MP Odowa.

This statement comes at a time when strong movements were felt in Mogadishu yesterday between the forces of Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and those of the government, which were on the brink of a clash after both sides came close to each other, raising fears of a potential conflict between the two sides.

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has presented evidence claiming that forces loyal to Sharif, armed with AK-47 rifles, BKM, and RPG, forcibly entered homes in the Tiintiinley neighborhood of Wadajir district. However, the former president has denied these allegations.

Additionally, NISA stated that on June 24, 2026, these militias attacked the People's Guard forces and kidnapped one of the soldiers performing their duties. The agency added that on June 27, 2026, they again obstructed the security operations being conducted by the forces in the General Da'ud Division.

For his part, the former president of the Transitional Federal Government expressed his grievances and accusations against the government forces. He pointed out that there have been ongoing incidents that have created security concerns, including roadblocks and restrictions affecting movement around the area where Sharif resides.

He also noted that essential services for daily life, such as water and food, have been obstructed, but they have shown patience to avoid armed clashes.

Nevertheless, the tension between the two sides comes at a time when the political crisis between the opposition and the government is intensifying, rooted in disputes over elections and the new constitution.