Obongi Muslim Leaders Urged to Embrace their New Positions

Obongi, West Nile- His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has implored Muslims in the newly created Obongi Muslim District to embrace their first District Kadhi, Sheikh Juma Adam Sebbi Gimara, who was sworn in during a colourful ceremony held at the Main Mosque in Obongi Town Council on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
One of the leaders taking oath. Photo by UMSC 
The Mufti’s message was delivered by Sheikh Imran Abdnoor Ssali, the UMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs.
In a four-page speech, Sheikh Ssali outlined eight key areas the new leadership should focus on as they commence the administration of Islamic affairs. These include promoting unity, upholding justice and transparency, investing in education, fostering economic development, being modest and exemplary leaders, strengthening interfaith cooperation, maintaining close relations with government structures, and embracing technology.
“On behalf of the Mufti, I am pleased to declare that the official commencement of the Obongi Muslim District administration, together with the introduction and swearing-in of the first District Kadhi, Sheikh Juma Adam Sebbi Gimara, has been a success,” Sheikh Ssali announced, as the faithful responded with loud chants of “Allahu Akbar” — meaning “Allah is the Greatest.”
Earlier, Sheikh Mahdie Mahmood Raihan, the Regional Assistant to the Mufti, addressed the gathering and urged the Muslim community in Obongi to respect and support their new leader. He also implored the newly appointed Kadhi to listen to the opinions of his followers.
On his part, Sheikh Juma Adam Sebbi Gimara, whose Oaths of Office were administered by the UMSC Electoral Commission team led by Hon. Abubakar Were Wandaghor and the West Nile Regional Commissioner, Counsel Hadad Salim, pledged to serve the Muslim community diligently. Speaking in his native Gimara language, he expressed profound gratitude to the Mufti and the Obongi Muslim electorate for entrusting him with the office of District Kadhi.
“We beseech Almighty Allah to bless us as we commence the realization of our long-time dream of having our own district,” he remarked shortly after taking the oaths and receiving the instruments of authority, including the official green attire of office from Sheikh Ssali, the chief guest.
In the afternoon, Sheikh Ssali and his entourage proceeded to Bidi Bidi for another similar engagement.