Exiting CAIR-OK executive director will take post with nonprofits organization

One of the state's most prominent Muslim leaders is leaving his post as longtime leader of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the organization's board chairman said on Sunday.

Adam Soltani, who joined CAIR-OK in 2012 as its third executive director, has accepted a position with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits as its chief programs officer, Masood Abdul-Haqq, the Muslim advocacy group's chairman of the board, said in an email statement.

Haqq said the departing Soltani is leaving CAIR-OK "in the capable hands of Deputy Director Veronica Laizure."

Soltani helmed the advocacy group when it began what became an annual event in ensuing years, Muslim Day at the Capitol.

"CAIR Oklahoma has accomplished milestones during his tenure that have empowered the Oklahoma Muslim community," Haqq said in his statement. "We are proud of Adam's service to CAIR Oklahoma and our state."

Haqq said Soltani will remain involved with CAIR-OK in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.

This is a developing story.