The Inter-Religious Council has called upon Ugandans to avoid any acts of violence as the 2021 general elections draw closer.
The call was made during a one-day dialogue yesterday(19th.October.2020) that was attended by various political and religious leaders from Kasese, Bundibugyo, and Kingdoms of Tooro and Bunyoro.
The dialogue was held at Lisieux Guest Center in Nyabukara, Central Division, Fort Portal Tourism City.
Joshua Kitakule, Inter-religious council Secretary General said that as religious leaders, they are much aware that a number of past general elections were characterized by violence cases which saw some people lose their lives while others sustained severe injuries.
Kitakule explained that as a religious body, they cannot sit back and watch as the country goes into another general election, hence the call for peace, harmony and tolerance to those with dissenting views regardless of political party affiliations. Mr. Joshua on Elections;….
Saidat Kaganda, the Fort Portal West Division Councilor and member of the IRCU added that as religious leaders, they should also desist from engaging in partisan politics as a way of avoiding conflicts and violence.
For his part, retired Judge James Oglala, the Chairperson of the Elders Forum Uganda, which is working closely with Inter-religious council of Uganda, said the concluded party primaries showed potential for violence outbreak or even death, a reason they are traversing the country preaching peace. Justice Ogoola speaking;..
During the dialogue, a number of issues were raised concerning the willingness and readiness of Resident District Commissioners- RDCs, who are heads of district security committees, to avert violence. Ends .
