Manhaliya Islamic Institute dismisses allegation of Sheikh Khalid Gima highjacking leadership role

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Published by Inusah Dondaliya

Date: 12th June 2026

Management of Manhaliya Islamic Institute has maintained that its leadership is under the guidance of Sheikh Tanim Abdallah, clarifying that Sheikh Khalid Husein Jimah has not highjacked the leadership role of the Institution contrary to the misconception bandied around in the media space especially on social Media.

At Press briefing at the Manhaliya Mosque in Tamale, immediately after Jumah Prayers, Sheikh Abdul Wahab Alhassan, noted that Sheikh Khalid Jimah was nominated in 2010 to support the leadership of the institution, receiving overwhelming endorsement by Stakeholders in Manhaliya, stressing that under no circumstance he attempted to arrogate supreme powers to himself at the institution as the leader.

The Leadership of Mahanliya described the the current development in connection to Sheikh Gima as not only ‘fabricated lies’, but also termed it as ‘misinformation and disinformation’, aimed at tainting the image of Manhaliya and the revered Sheikh Khalid Husein Jima, using social media as a stool.

Therefore, Manhaliya Islamic Institute is urging the general public to disregard the false news circulating on the New Media about the institution, insisting that it remains focused on providing the right learning environment to produce learners, refine their potentials for prosperous future.

“Owing to the realities of age and the need to adapt to leadership responsibilities in an orderly manner Sheikh Husein Khalid Jima wasnominated in 2010 to support in the leadership of the Institution. His nomination was unanimously endorsed by all stakeholders within the Manhalia fraternity. Unfortunately, some individuals
misconstrued this development and proceeded to fabricate lies, spread misinformation and disseminate disinformation through social media just to taint the image of Manhalia and our beloved Sheikh Jima. The claim that our Sheikh fought and lobbied for leadership within Manhalia Islamic Institute is entirely
untrue and constitutes a blatant falsehood. These are baseless speculations emanating from individuals who lack proper knowledge of the Institution”

At the Press Conference, Sheikh Abdul Wahab also gave historical background of the Manhaliya Institution, stating that it was founded by Sheikh Mohammed Issah Bello in 1972 with 20 students in his house.Adding that Sheikh Bello subsequently secured land in 1981 to establish the institution which has survived decades of existence till now, combining English and Arabic education.