Mohamed Raza

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 byMussa Khamis Silima
Succeeded byHaji Shaban Wazir
Majority5,377 (91.1%)
Sports Advisor to the
President of Zanzibar
In office
1995–2000
PresidentSalmin Amour
Personal details
Born(1962-07-18)18 July 1962
Unguja, Sultanate of Zanzibar
Died8 June 2023(2023-06-08) (aged 60)
Aga Khan Hospital[1][2]
Resting placeDar es Salaam, Tanzania
NationalityTanzanian
Political partyCCM

Early life and education

Raza 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

He 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

  1. "Prominent businessman and politician Mohammed Raza has died". The Citizen. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  2. "Mohamed Raza dies aged 61". Daily News. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  3. "Uzini rep urges people to focus on development". The Citizen. Mwananchi Communications. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. "Profile:Mohamedraza Dharamsi". Zanzibar House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  5. Haonga, Michael (5 January 2012). "Raza cleared, ready for Uzini by-election". The Guardian. IPP Media. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  6. "Uzini representative-elect Raza hits ground running". The Guardian. IPP Media. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  7. 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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