Bashir Saghir Hawadi

[4] In June 1971, Gaddafi founded a vanguard party named Arab Socialist Union to mobilize revolutionary enthusiasm and support of the masses.

[2] In that capacity, Hawadi opposed funding for the Nation of Islam by arguing that the NOI was not a real Muslim organization.

[6] In August 1975, Hawadi and Hamza sided with Planning Minister and fellow RCC member Umar Muhayshi in the latter's dispute with Gaddafi.

It was unclear how long Hawadi was imprisoned, but it appeared he was eventually forgiven by Gaddafi and led a quiet life out of politics.

Hawadi also claimed that he had had no military or political role in a long time due to his poor relationship with Gaddafi and that he had surrendered to the National Transitional Council after being guaranteed safety.