A former Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson living in Europe fiercely criticized the movement on Wednesday, describing it as "ideologically against the revolution."
"The Muslim Brotherhood has never thought and will never think one day about the revolution, because it goes against its approach since Hassan al-Banna was the supreme guide," said Kamal al-Helbawy in a talk show interview on privately owned CBC satellite channel.
He criticized what he called the group's "hesitance and confusion in [taking] decisions," stressing that this was the cause for his resignation.
Addressing the Brotherhood's recent nomination of former Deputy Supreme Guide Khairat al-Shater for president, he called it a "link in a chain of performances that have not been corrected up until now."
"Standing against Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh in the presidential election, because of an administrative or intellectual dispute, is an example of preventing the will of people," he said.
Helbawy ruled out the possibility that any real dispute exists between the ruling military council and the Brotherhood.
"Why then did Shater announce he was running for president after the military council dropped charges against him?" he asked, saying this was "within the framework of understanding between both of them."
Helbawy added: "We want to know: Who is thinking for the military council?" implying that the Brotherhood influences Supreme Council of the Armed Forces decisions.
"Nominating an Islamic candidate will not save the nation," he said. "The existence of all these Salafis in the Gulf has not prevented the US from establishing military bases in Gulf countries, and it has not prevented the division of Sudan into two states."
Helbawy stressed that "the presidency is a large institution and needs political experience, not a mere president."
He advised the Brotherhood to carry out internal "democratic reforms, because this will be reflected in the management of the nation."
Helbawy announced his resignation from the Brotherhood Saturday following the announcement of Shater's nomination, saying the decision went against the group's previous pledges not to field a presidential candidate.
Translated from Al-Masry Al-Youm
