The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has asked the government to address human trafficking and corruption as they commemorate Janan Luwum Day.
The late Luwum, a former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda, was killed on February 16, 1977, on the orders of Idi Amin, a president at that time. He died shortly after delivering a note of protest to Amin against torture of citizens, arbitrary killings and unexplained disappearances of civilians and soldiers.
While speaking at the 45 the Anniversary on Wednesday held at Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme “Hope Beyond Affliction”, Dr Kazimba said corruption, human trafficking and organ trafficking must be fought by the government for a more harmonious country.
He also prayed for a peaceful, harmonious, prosperous, educated, healthy and caring country.
President Yoweri Museveni who was the Chief Guest delegated Vice President Jessica Alupo to deliver his message.
“The arrest, torture and murder of the Archbishop were not only criminal but also grave sacrilegious acts. There is a command in the Book of Psalms, Chapter 105, Verse 15. The Lord says: “Do not touch My anointed ones; do My prophets no harm.” Religious leaders carry the anointment of the Almighty God to shepherd and guide the people in spiritual matters,” Museveni said.
He added that when one harms an anointed person, they are directly obstructing the progress of God’s work and bringing a terrible curse upon themselves.
According to the President, Idi Amin brought a curse upon himself by murdering Archbishop Janani Luwum. The President said that the Janani Luwum day is also an opportunity to reflect on the valour and courage displayed by Ugandans in the fight against bad leadership and dictatorship.
