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Bishop Rt Rev Charles Collins Andaku of Madi-West Nile Diocese By Onzoma Albert Arua city Bishop Rt. Rev. Charles Collins Andaku of Madi-West Nile Diocese has emphasized the importance of celebrating Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day peacefully and responsibly. W
Bishop Rt Rev Charles Collins Andaku of Madi-West Nile Diocese
By Onzoma Albert
Arua city
Bishop Rt. Rev. Charles Collins Andaku of Madi-West Nile Diocese has emphasized the importance of celebrating Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day peacefully and responsibly.
While delivering his independence day message at the diocesan headquarters in Mvara, Bishop Andaku expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers who established Uganda’s independence.
“Today we stand to give thanks to God for his sustaining grace, divine providence and mercy that has guided our nation since 1962, this calls us for renewed sense of national purpose, unity and shared responsivity, independence is not just about freedom from colonial rule but it’s about ongoing commitment to build a just, peaceful and prosperous nation where every citizen finds dignity, security and hope but for us Christians its freedom from sin” Bishop Andaku said.
He called on Ugandans to foster national unity and moral renewal, especially as the country approaches the 2026 general elections.
The Bishop condemned political violence, divisions, and hatred among citizens, urging the public to prioritize peace, togetherness, and forgiveness.
Bishop Andaku, emphasized that unity and peace are vital for building a prosperous nation, noting that setbacks like accidents, poverty, and loss of life can occur when celebrations are excessive or marked by over-spending.
“I want to call upon everyone who is celebrating this Uhuru today to guard against excessive eating, drinking and dancing. I know celebration is all about enjoyment but don’t over do it because it can easily lead to domestic violence, defilement, road accidents, poverty, murder and sometimes death but let’s rather enjoy it meaningfully while remembering that another Uhuru is around the corner, wishing you happy Uhuru and God continue to bless Uganda” he added.
He also highlighted the importance of hard work, urging Ugandans to intensify efforts in productivity, accountability, and service delivery.
Bishop Andaku further stressed the need to combat corruption, laziness, and moral decay, advocating for placing God at the center of personal and national development underscoring the role of faith-based institutions in nation-building through education, health, and social transformation, with a call on the government to support these institutions, which help shape societal values and promote ethical leadership.
To the believers, the bishop says, they should pray for their leaders and actively participate in civic education to foster reconciliation as he appealed to young people to avoid manipulation by short-term political interests and instead focus on constructive engagement.