By Editorial
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has urged government to reconsider phasing out Canon Lawrence Primary teachers’ College where Archbishop Janani Luwum studied.
He explained that the move by the government will kill Luwum’s legacy and proposed that it should instead be upgraded to a University or a better institution to keep his legacy alive.
The Archbishop made the remarks while speaking at the 46th commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Mucwini yesterday.
Kaziimba welcomed the government’s pledge to develop a befitting memorial for Archbishop Janani Luwum in Mucwini, Kitgum Diocese where he was buried
He described his late predecessor as a Christian martyr, charismatic leader and an exemplary father of the nation.
He noted that Janani Luwum was alone but had a bold voice against sin, social injustices and persistent bloodshed during his time.
Janani Luwum was the archbishop of the Church of Uganda from 1974 to 1977 and one of the most influential leaders of the modern church in Africa.
He was arrested in February 1977 and murdered on the orders of then-President Idi Amin. END.