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Mohamed Raza

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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

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]

Early life and education

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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

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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

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  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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