Muslim Clerics want peace and reconciliation in Uganda

By; Francis Lubega and Sebulime Peter

Muslims clerics have called for peace and reconciliation if Uganda is to be peaceful.

Leading the Ed-Aduha prayers the clerics advised in relation to some riots have been experienced especially in Kampala over the brutality of the security agencies to civilians and members of Parliament who were arrested and tortured at the close of Arua municipality by-election on August 13, 2018.

The last rally cost one life of one Yasin Kawuma a driver of the Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine after the alleged clash of the opposition Forum for Democratic change, a pressure group of the People Power and the National Resistance Movement. In the process one of president Museveni’s security car’s windscreen was smashed prompting the arrest of members of parliament and over 30 civilians said to have been behind the clash.

The election for the seat that fell vacant after the gruesome murder of Ibrahim Abiriga and his brother Saidi Congo in Kawanda Wakiso district on June 8, 2018 ended on August 15, 2018 with the jailed Mr. Kassiano Wadri who contested on Independent ticket winning the Arua Municipality by-elections with 6,528 votes representing 38% of the total votes cast, NRM’s Ms. Nusura Tiperu became second with 4,763 (27%) followed by Robert Ejiku (Independent) with 2,703 (15%). Bruce Musema of the FDC followed with 1,372 (4%) in a contest that attracted 12 candidates.

Now Muslim clerics like Shirk Dr Badilu Hassan says Ugandan leaders should reflect on their behaviors and the motto of the country that goes; “For God and My country” that calls for unity, understanding, patriotism and prayer to guide society to live harmoniously.

Meanwhile the supreme mufuti Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa in the message read for him by the secretary general of Kibuli sheik Lubwowa Luwalira also condemned the brutal acts of the security agencies on suspects calling for restraint and respect to human.

Sheik Luwalira wants to see justice for all Ugandans. He also urged parents to educate their children and work towards the protection and preserve the environment.