Bukedi Diocese, Bishop Calls for Peaceful General Elections in 2026
The Bishop of Bukedi Diocese Rev. Samuel George Bogere Egesa has called upon Ugandans to pray for the country as it approaches the 2026 general elections emphasizing peace, tolerance and national responsibility.
While delivering his sermons on Christmas day at St. Peter's Cathedral Church of Uganda Tororo, the bishop called on political leaders to uphold peace, unity and integrity as they traverse areas to canvass for votes.
He condemned the ongoing harassment of other candidates especially from the opposition by security and urged security to exhibit professionalism and respect for human rights as he also appealed to candidates from the opposition conduct their campaigns within the law.
"Uganda is a diverse nation with many voices and opinions. Let's Choose dialogue over division and peace over provocation" he appealed
He noted that while elections are an important expression of democratic choice, they can easily become a source of division of the citizens allow selfish interests and manipulation to take course.
"We the religious leaders are not here as politicians but as shepherds and Watchmen committed to guiding our communities towards justice and nation building" he said.
"Electing a person of your choice is your constitutional right but when you are exercising that constitutional right base it on where this country was, where it's and it's desired future" he said.
He challenged supporters of those contesting, especially young people to desist from defacing campaign posters, destroying rival campaign materials, and engaging in confrontations and asked them to vet all candidates' manifestos and later consider the one which is fair and issue based.
"Destroying posters or attacking opponents does not make your candidate stronger. Let everyone campaign freely" he cautioned.
Bishop Egesa also condemned acts of corruption, tribalism, injustice and nepotism in the employment sector cautioning that those evil doings will destroy their relationship with God.
Source: Omolo Joseph/Daily Monitor
The Bishop of Bukedi Diocese Rev. Samuel George Bogere Egesa has called upon Ugandans to pray for the country as it approaches the 2026 general elections emphasizing peace, tolerance and national responsibility.
While delivering his sermons on Christmas day at St. Peter's Cathedral Church of Uganda Tororo, the bishop called on political leaders to uphold peace, unity and integrity as they traverse areas to canvass for votes.
He condemned the ongoing harassment of other candidates especially from the opposition by security and urged security to exhibit professionalism and respect for human rights as he also appealed to candidates from the opposition conduct their campaigns within the law.
"Uganda is a diverse nation with many voices and opinions. Let's Choose dialogue over division and peace over provocation" he appealed
He noted that while elections are an important expression of democratic choice, they can easily become a source of division of the citizens allow selfish interests and manipulation to take course.
"We the religious leaders are not here as politicians but as shepherds and Watchmen committed to guiding our communities towards justice and nation building" he said.
"Electing a person of your choice is your constitutional right but when you are exercising that constitutional right base it on where this country was, where it's and it's desired future" he said.
He challenged supporters of those contesting, especially young people to desist from defacing campaign posters, destroying rival campaign materials, and engaging in confrontations and asked them to vet all candidates' manifestos and later consider the one which is fair and issue based.
"Destroying posters or attacking opponents does not make your candidate stronger. Let everyone campaign freely" he cautioned.
Bishop Egesa also condemned acts of corruption, tribalism, injustice and nepotism in the employment sector cautioning that those evil doings will destroy their relationship with God.
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