Uganda, Dec. 5 -- Muslim faithful who congregated for a special session of new Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) on Saturday afternoon were treated an unusual dramatic exchange between Mufti Shaban Mubajje and businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba as the former made attempts to disqualify the latter, his longtime friend-turned opponent, from vying for the position of council chairperson.

Sheikh Mubajje who, by virtual of his position, is mandated to chair the first session while electing chair and his deputy, said Mr Basajjabalaba was not fit to stand for the position having been impeached from the same office in 2010.

Qualifications

Citing the amended 2022 UMSC Constitution as a guiding tool, Sheikh Mubajje said Article 4 (2) stipulates...