Sheikh Gahutu Removed as Grand Mufti of Rwanda

{{Sheikh Gahutu Abdulkarim has been relieved of his duties as Grand Mufti of Rwanda.

Sheikh Kayitare Siyomana will be acting Mufti of Rwanda, for a period of six months and Sheikh Omar Sulayman iyakaremye as acting deputy.}}

The Supreme Council of Muslims, the highest decision-making organ of the local Islamic fraternity, also sacked his deputy, Sheikh Nsengiyumva Djumatatu.

Sheikh Kayitare Ibrahim, in charge of conflict management at the Muslim association of Rwanda (AMUR), said the decision is meant to uphold the sovereignty of the association.

The dismissal of Mufti Sheik Gahutu, follows a cascade of sackings and resignations of several top Islamic leaders in the country, as well as unresolved conflict.

The conflict is said to stem from bitter power struggle in the association.

Sheikh Kayitare Siyomana will be acting Mufti of Rwanda, for a period of six months and Sheikh Omar Sulayman iyakaremye as acting deputy.

RBA