Ramadhan Khamis
Preceded byAbdu Noor Kaduyu
Succeeded byAhamed Siraj Kwikiriza
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Born
Ramadhan Khamis
NationalityUgandan
Occupation

Ramadhan Khamis is a Ugandan religious leader. He was the District Qadi of Mbarara District under the Ankole-Kigezi region until 10 October 2016.[1]

Suspension and removal

Sheikh Ramadhan Khamis, along with two other Muslim leaders, was accused of selling Muslim property and later suspended over the alleged fraudulent sale of Muslim land. The suspension would be announced by the chairman Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, Sheikh Adam Swalleh, in a press briefing at Mbarara Main Mosque and later officiated by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje.[2][3]

The land in question is located two miles outside Mbarara town on Mbarara-Masaka road.[3]

He was succeeded by Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza but later on wanted to stand for the position again upon the death of Ahamed in a car accident.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mufti urges muslims to vote wisely". www.newvision.co.ug.
  2. ↑ "Mufti Suspends Mbarara District Khadi :: Uganda Radio Network". ugandaradionetwork.com.
  3. 1 2 "Mufti suspends 3 over Muslim land". Daily Monitor.
  4. ↑ Nahamya, Joshua (9 October 2017). "Tension as Mbarara Elects New Khadi". ChimpReports.
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