The Kumi Muslim District Council has resolved to impeach Sheikh Abdul Wahab Kauta, the District Kadhi.
The council chaired by the chairperson Abdallah Ebokorait on Wednesday while sitting at Kumi Township Primary School resolved that Kauta leaves office for allegedly mismanaging religious affairs.
Sheikh Kauta is accused of allegedly promoting disunity among Muslims, embezzling funds, and disrespect.
The District Kadhi’s problems stem from the time he assumed office in 2016 when Muslims in Kachumbala Muslim County wanted to split the county into two and have a leader for the other county which Kauta rejected.
According to the council members, Kauta wanted to survey Kumi Township Primary School land, a Muslim founded school without the consent of the school authorities and the Muslim district council with the intent of leasing it out.
The school was also hosting the offices of the District Kadhi but they have since closed them following the incident.
Following the allegations, the Kumi Muslim District joint committee petitioned the district chairperson demanding the impeachment of Kauta.
The Joint Committee which comprises the Executive Committee members and the College of Sheikhs presented an impeachment resolution to the District Council, which is the Islamic Supreme body of the district, and unanimously agreed to have Kauta suspended from office.
Abdallah Ebokorait, the Chairperson of the Council said that the Mufti of Uganda should appoint a new Khadi.
Sheik Abdul Saad Okia, a member of the council, and Juma Ibrahim Opio, an executive member said that the Mufti Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje has failed to intervene in the grievances of Muslims.
Kauta declined to comment on the matter saying that he is waiting for official communication.
“I can’t comment now, wait when I receive a letter from those calling themselves council members then I can make a comment, I want to tell you this thing will end in court and if I read this anywhere I will also sue you,” he said when contacted.
Meanwhile, the Soroti District Kadhi Sheikh Muhammad Ochen is also under fire over alleged embezzlement and mismanagement of office property. The council is demanding among other issues, the accountability of the funds received and spent by the authorities in the district.
In a meeting chaired by Asumani Okiror the Council Chairman, members accused Ochen of mismanaging 30 Million Shillings received from the office of the President.
In January President Museveni, through Vice President Jessica Alupo, delivered the money to the Muslims in Soroti to support the activities of the Muslims community in Teso.
Hamis Ebitu the Council treasurer said the money was received by the DK Ochen on behalf of the Teso Muslim Community but he has refused to bank it on the account.
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