The President of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has issued a stern warning against individuals promoting sectarianism, vowing to take decisive action to safeguard national unity.
Speaking during a media interaction at Irena Farm in Irena Village, Ntungamo Sub-county, Ntungamo District, concluding his Parish Development Model (PDM) tour in the Kigezi sub-region, the President underscored the importance of unity and condemned acts of division.
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The President vowed that sectarianism has no place in Uganda’s leadership and warned that those found guilty of preaching divisive ideologies would face arrest, prosecution, and removal from leadership positions, regardless of their elected status.
“Those people can be arrested and charged, but they can also be removed from leadership, even if elected. If there is proof that you are engaging in sectarianism, you can go to jail, and you can also lose your leadership position,” President Museveni declared.
During the three-day tour, President Museveni visited various farmers, commissioned development projects, and assessed the implementation of the PDM initiative in the region.
The President also called upon journalists to conduct on-the-ground investigations into the performance of the PDM in the Kigezi sub-region, highlighting the media’s role in promoting accountability and transparency.
“You should help me find out how the PDM is performing in different sub-regions across the country,” Museveni urged.
Dr John Paul Kasujja, a political analyst and lecturer at Kabale University, observed that in a multicultural society such as Uganda, religion and sectarianism often influence leadership appointments from grassroots levels to national offices. He, however, cautioned that such practices hinder effective service delivery to the electorate.
“In a society as diverse as Uganda, sectarianism plays a significant role in choosing leaders. However, it negatively impacts service delivery and divides communities,” Dr. Kasujja remarked.
As the PDM gains momentum across the country, the President’s call for accountability and rejection of sectarianism sets the tone for a Uganda focused on inclusive development and social transformation.
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