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DAILY MONITOR A section of Muslim leaders in Kampala last week took advantage of the Eid al-Adha celebrations to highlight issues that they believe should be addressed to promote peace and unity in the country. Sheikh Ishaq Mutengu, who was the lead preacher d
DAILY MONITOR
A section of Muslim leaders in Kampala last week took advantage of the Eid al-Adha celebrations to highlight issues that they believe should be addressed to promote peace and unity in the country.
Sheikh Ishaq Mutengu, who was the lead preacher during Eid prayers at Kibuli Mosque castigated leaders for clinging to power, arguing that Uganda has more knowledgeable and capable people who should equally be given a chance to on the mantle of leadership.
“Why should you serve for five terms as a Member of Parliament and struggle to stay in power as if there are no other capable people to take over from you? Why do you want to be the head teacher of that school forever, thinking the school will collapse when you leave? It is good to appreciate that since you were not the first to lead that institution, there are people who can even do better than you,” Sheikh Mutengu emphasized.
He also challenged the Muslims to contest for various political positions including the Presidential seat saying they can lead the country. The speaker of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council, Ms Zahara Luyirika, who is also vying for Kampala Woman Member of Parliament seat, called for rule of law and a conducive political environment that favours everyone to participate, regardless of political parties that they subscribe to.The titular head of the Muslim community in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, tasked Ugandans to participate in the forthcoming general elections. He, however, urged security agencies to promote peace and ensure violence-free elections, come 2026.