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Mothin Ali is also a qualified mufti, which is a Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give rulings on religious matters. (@OliLondonTV/X)
Ali labelled Israel ‘white supremacists’ and claimed Gaza was ‘the biggest concentration camp the world has ever seen’.
The newly-elected British councillor for Leeds has sparked controversy after a video of him shouting “Allahu Akbar” went viral following his win in the local election. Mothin Ali, a 42-year-old accountant, and father-of-three, made headlines with his fiery victory speech in Leeds, where he said his election was a “win for the people of Gaza”.
Who is Mothin Ali?
Ali’s journey to the political forefront with the UK’s Green Party began with his win in Leeds Council elections, where he triumphed in the Gipton and Harehills seats, with over 3000 votes. His victory speech, marked by the exclamation “Allahu Akbar,” stirred criticism.
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