Mohamed Raza Hassanali Dharamsi (born 18 July 1962), popularly known as Mohamed Raza, was a Zanzibari businessman and CCM politician who represented the Uzini constituency in the Zanzibar House of Representatives.[3][4]
Mohamed Raza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Zanzibar House of Representatives for Uzini | |
| In office 28 March 2012 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mussa Khamis Silima |
| Succeeded by | Haji Shaban Wazir |
| Majority | 5,377 (91.1%) |
| Sports Advisor to the President of Zanzibar | |
| In office 1995–2000 | |
| President | Salmin Amour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 July 1962 Unguja, Sultanate of Zanzibar |
| Died | 8 June 2023 (aged 60) Aga Khan Hospital[1][2] |
| Resting place | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Political party | CCM |
Early life and education
editRaza was born in the Sultanate of Zanzibar to parents of Indian ancestry. He was educated at the Shaaban Robert Secondary School from 1977 to 1980.[5]
Political career
editHe was elected in February 2012 to represent the Uzini constituency in the Zanzibar House of Representatives.[6] He was sworn into office on 28 March 2012.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Prominent businessman and politician Mohammed Raza has died". The Citizen. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Mohamed Raza dies aged 61". Daily News. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Uzini rep urges people to focus on development". The Citizen. Mwananchi Communications. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Profile:Mohamedraza Dharamsi". Zanzibar House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ Haonga, Michael (5 January 2012). "Raza cleared, ready for Uzini by-election". The Guardian. IPP Media. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Uzini representative-elect Raza hits ground running". The Guardian. IPP Media. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ Domasa, Sylvester (29 March 2012). "Raza: I'll spend my salary, pension on development". The Guardian. IPP Media. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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