The internal squabbles at Old Kampala the headquarters of Uganda Muslim Supreme Council are yet to be over, as Sheikh Ssemambo rubbishes his alleged suspension.
Sheikh Tamusuza Ssemambo has rejected a suspension from the office of deputy mufti that was issued following a petition of impeachment against him.
Dr Muhammadi Lubega Kisambira, writing in his capacity as Chairperson Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, directed Sheikh Ssemambo Friday, December 22, 2023, to vacate the office of deputy Mufti and return all official items belonging to UMSC.
Dr. Lubega said he had received a petition of impeachment against Sheikh Ssemambo, in which the petitioners faulted him for ‘conducting himself in a manner unbefitting’ of his office and abrogating the constitution of UMSC.
He further told Ssemambo to file a response within seven working days.
However, in response to the suspension dated December 24th, 2023, Sheikh Ssemambo says Dr. Lubega neither has capacity nor authority to receive any petition against him because he ceased being the council’s chairperson.
The no nonsense Ssemanda reminded Dr Lubega that he was sacked as UMSC’s Chairperson at a General Assembly held on December 17, 2023. The same assembly which appointed Ssemambo as the acting Mufti and Hassan Gule as the acting chairperson of UMSC.
Sheikh Ssemambo says Dr. Lubega’s actions are illegal and amount to impersonation and contempt of court, adding that Lubega’s attempt to act as chairman UMSC is contrary to the law and undermines the supremacy of the general assembly.
“…any further attempt to continue transacting any business in the capacity of national chairman of the UMSC is contrary to the law and the constitution of UMSC and as well undermining the supremacy of the general assembly,” writes Sheikh Ssemambo.
Sheik Ssemambo has cautioned the public against conducting business with Dr. Lubega and called for a halt of all UMSC-business until further notice. He has also warned Dr. Lubega to stop the ‘illegal’ impeachment against him, or else he will take legal action against him.
