"The member of parliament named 'Saddam Hussein' has changed his name! Here is the reason."

16.12.2025 09:43

The Arab member of parliament elected from the city of Kirkuk in Iraq, Saddam Hussein al-Nuaymi, announced that he has changed his name to Muhammad Ali Hussein al-Nuaymi. He cited his religious sensitivities as the reason for the name change.

In the Iraqi parliamentary elections, Saddam Hussein al-Nuaymi, elected as a member of parliament from the Azim Alliance in Kirkuk, made a noteworthy decision that caught public attention. Nuaymi announced in a written statement that he has changed his name to "Muhammed Ali Hussein al-Nuaymi."

REASON: RELIGIOUS SENSITIVITY

Member of Parliament Nuaymi explained the reason for the name change with the words "to take Prophet Muhammad as a role model and to take pride in Imam Ali." He emphasized that the decision is entirely personal and based on faith.

CREATED DEBATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Nuaymi's name had sparked discussions on social media during and after the election process due to its exact similarity to that of Iraq's ousted leader Saddam Hussein. The decision to change his name came after these debates.