A delegation of Muslim leaders from Rubaga Muslim District has formally reconciled with the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, pledging renewed loyalty and a commitment to unity following a recent High Court ruling that upheld his leadership.
The reconciliation comes days after Justice Bernard Namanya dismissed legal challenges against Mufti Mubaje’s tenure, solidifying his position as the spiritual head of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).
The ruling has since drawn waves of support, with scores of faithful visiting the UMSC headquarters in Old Kampala to congratulate the Mufti.
On Friday, shortly after leading Juma prayers at the Gaddafi National Mosque, the mufti received a delegation led by Sheikh Jamir Kassim Ntambi, the District Kadhi of Lubaga, and Haj Musa Mutyaba, popularly known as Musajja wa’ Kabaka, the Deputy District Chairman.
The group included county sheikhs, imams, and members of Muslim committees from Rubaga.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Haj Mutyaba admitted that some leaders had previously been misled by individuals who sowed discord within the Muslim community through court cases and misinformation.
“Your Eminence, we assure you that we shall never again heed voices that promote discord,” Mutyaba said. “We commit ourselves to brotherhood and loyalty to your leadership. Those who couldn’t attend today will also come when the opportunity allows.”
The leaders also updated the Mufti on various religious and social programmes underway in Rubaga, signalling a desire to resume close collaboration with the UMSC.
In his response, Mufti Mubaje welcomed the reconciliation and commended the leaders for choosing dialogue over division.
He reaffirmed that the UMSC remains open to all Muslims, regardless of past disagreements, and emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and focusing on development.
“The time for wrangles is over,” Mubaje said. “We must unite for the good of the Muslim community and the country at large. Our goal now is to foster harmony and mobilize for social transformation.”
UMSC Secretary General Abbas Muluubya Ssekyanzi, his deputy in charge of Finance and Administration Haji Muhammad Ali Aluma, and Secretary for Religious Affairs Sheikh Imran Ssali also addressed the gathering.
They warned against the dangers of misinformation—particularly from social media—and urged leaders to prioritise internal dialogue and fraternity.
The meeting marked a significant step in healing years-long rifts within the Muslim leadership in Uganda.
Observers say the public apology and renewed pledges of allegiance signal a broader shift towards unity, as the UMSC begins a new chapter under a court-affirmed Mufti.