Hamtramck Councilmember Accused of Hypocrisy by Former City Clerk

Nayeem Choudhury faces backlash after criticizing ex-clerk Rana Allen on social media

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:34pm

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Hamtramck City Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury is facing criticism from former city clerk Rana (Faraj) Allen after he publicly attacked her character and professionalism. Allen has fired back with a lengthy social media post accusing Choudhury of being two-faced and hypocritical in his dealings with her office.

Why it matters

The ongoing feud between Choudhury and Allen highlights the divisive political climate in Hamtramck, where personal attacks and accusations of impropriety have become commonplace. As a city council member, Choudhury's comments could undermine public trust in local government if left unchecked.

The details

Choudhury criticized Allen in comments to the Detroit News, calling her 'not a good person' and lacking in 'due diligence and integrity' during her time as city clerk. He also lashed out at two other local residents, Diana Elizabeth and Kamal Rahman, on social media. In response, Allen provided a scathing rebuttal, accusing Choudhury of being two-faced and 'playing both sides' when it came to issues like residency challenges and voter assistance.

  • Choudhury made his comments about Allen to the Detroit News on April 3, 2026.
  • Allen posted her lengthy response to Choudhury's criticism on social media shortly after.

The players

Nayeem Choudhury

A Hamtramck city councilmember who has been accused of hypocrisy and making personal attacks against local officials and residents.

Rana (Faraj) Allen

The former city clerk of Hamtramck who was fired after the 2025 election, and is now suing the city for monetary damages.

Diana Elizabeth

A Hamtramck resident who Choudhury referred to as a 'fake bitch' on social media.

Kamal Rahman

A political rival of Choudhury's who the councilmember referred to as a 'douchebag' on social media.

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What they’re saying

“She was not a good person as she should be as a human being. Job is not authoritarian, should be respected, due diligence and integrity.”

— Nayeem Choudhury, Hamtramck City Councilmember

“This is the same man who used to pop his head into the Clerk's Office when I was dealing with two councilmen's residency issues with the 'thank you for all you do, we all know they don't live here, we've got your back' speech. 'Real supportive, real bold… behind closed doors. Then that same day, he hops on the podium during public comment acting brand new: 'Do we even have enough evidence to hold against them?!'”

— Rana (Faraj) Allen, Former Hamtramck City Clerk

What’s next

The ongoing feud between Choudhury and Allen is likely to continue, with Allen's lawsuit against the city still pending. The city council may need to address Choudhury's behavior and comments if they wish to restore public trust in local government.

The takeaway

This case highlights the divisive political climate in Hamtramck, where personal attacks and accusations of impropriety have become commonplace among elected officials. It raises concerns about the ability of the city council to govern effectively and maintain the public's confidence.