Religious leaders under their body Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have banned political fundraising in worship centres during the political season. This decision was reached following a meeting on 25th June this year.
The acting chairperson of the council, who is also the Arch Bishop of the Church of Uganda, his grace most Rev. Stanley Ntagali while reading the 16 resolutions agreed upon by the council, reveals that this is one of the ways to exhibit impartiality in the coming political season by religious leaders.
Among some of the other resolutions they agreed upon are holding national prayers, holding peaceful and counselling sessions for the contestants and supporters, being guardians of the common good, distance from religious leaders who take part in politics, advise youth not to be used by politicians wrongly, urge citizens to take part in the elections, among others.
The leaders continue to make it clear that this is done to make sure that the country moves through the political season peacefully and harmoniously. The faithful also challenged the security organs not to be misused by politicians during this season and also called on parliament to pass the electoral reforms before the election time sets.