Bishop advises leaders on dialogue

Kampala

The Archbishop of Kampala, Archdiocese, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, has asked politicians to solve contradictions within their political parties internally and not let the in-fighting spillover. The archbishop warned that jostling for leadership in public could undermine peace.

“Political party leaders fighting in the media should stop because it is not helping us as the public to know your troubles and disagreements. If there is any disagreement, let it be resolved internally,” Dr Lwanga said.

Archbishop Lwanga made the remarks while addressing a congregation during celebrations to mark the Kampala Archdiocese Day at Rubaga Cathedral yesterday. The remarks come at a time when almost all political parties in the country are experiencing friction among the top leaders.

Last week, President Museveni revealed that he dropped former premier Amama Mbabazi from Cabinet because he was involved in divisive activities.

The media also reported that two high-ranking officials of the leading opposition party, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Mr Jack Sabiiti and Mr Nandala Mafabi, the treasurer and his deputy respectively had chosen to quit. Mr Nandala has since attacked FDC leader Muntu as leading the party to a wrong direction.
At the function, Dr Lwanga commissioned the new Archdiocese laity appealing to believers to work towards peace in homes and families.

Call on parents
He warned parents who fail to guide their children saying such actions would affect the future generation of the church. “We have witnessed that some parents have chosen not to speak to their children on proper behaviour because they are culprits. Also the continued indiscriminate disposal of condoms and family planning tablets have increased immorality in the country,” said Dr Lwanga revealing that the church’s new programme called ‘Pro-life Movement’ would help restore morality in the country.

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