President Yoweri Museveni hosted religious leaders, ambassadors and other guests for a thanksgiving service in Entebbe days after the Rev Eric Justin Uma criticised his government for the violence in Gulu orchestrated by security operatives.
In a social media post, Mr Museveni said he thanked the attendees and “reminded them that the Inter Religious Council, formed in 2001, came long after the NRM had already rejected sectarianism”.
He added: “I emphasised our deep history and the traditional Emyooga system which ensured zero unemployment, and noted that although colonialism disrupted it, the NRM revived and modernised these capacities, which is why the country is strong today with food, industries and a resilient economy.”
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The thanksgiving, held on Friday at the State House, came days after the Rev Uma publicly criticised the government for the violence meted out to the campaign team and supporters of NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, during his campaign in Gulu district.
Security forces were seen beating and dispersing Mr Kyagulanyi’s supporters, prompting an unusually sharp homily from the outspoken priest.
“Come and shoot me, you the soldiers and police who are here,” Rev Uma said in his sermon.
“Why do you portray that Uganda is a barbaric country? Mr President, you went to the bush to defend the rights of the people. What took place yesterday is a shame on your government.”
He urged Mr Museveni to “investigate those perpetrators of violence in Guna city and bring them to justice”, adding repeatedly that “you have been in power for 40 years” and “it is how you rule the country”.
The Rev Uma further reminded the authorities that “no one can force us not to listen to another opinion”, emphasising that “we are created in the image and likeness of God” and “we don’t want our city, our people to be used”.
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The priest’s remarks drew widespread attention, including praise from Mr Kyagulanyi, who described him as a “moral voice courageously calling out the injustice”.
In his social media post, Mr Museveni also addressed governance concerns.
He said corruption and poor service delivery “can be solved through active use of the elected LC structures to protect public resources,” adding that strengthening these systems remains central to his message.
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