I survived the cabinet tsunami - Ecweru

State minister for disaster preparedness and refugees Musa Ecweru is calling himself a cabinet survivor following the shakeup that saw nearly 20 ministers lose in the recent general election.

Speaking at St. Peters Cathedral in Soroti town during Easter prayers, Ecweru said that it was proper for him to come to church to thank God for saving him.  

"I belong to the association called the survivors. When the tsunami hit cabinet on the 18^th of February I managed to survive and it's against that background that I am here to praise God on the day Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead," Ecweru said amidst loud cheers from Christians.   

In Teso, Ecweru is the only minister who was re-elected with three of his colleagues that include education minister Jessica Alupo, Rose Akol Okullu the minister for internal affairs and Teso affairs minister Christine Amongin Aporu losing.

Gen. Jeje Odongo and Jaff Agnes Akiror are ex-officios however Gen. Odongo is now the MP elect for the newly created county of Orungo in Amuria district.

Bishop Erwau speaking to Ecweru after blessing him. Photo by Godfrey Ojore

Ecweru addresses Christians as Bishop Erwau looks on during Easter prayers. Photo by Godfrey Ojore

Teso region booted three quarters of their MPs leaving behind Ecweru for Amuria County, Elijah Okupa for Kasilo County, Jackline Amongin for Ngora woman MP and Jacob Opolot for Pallisa County.

Bishop Erwau appealed to the leaders who lost the last elections not to worry because leaders are chosen by God.

Delivering his sermon Bishop Erwau said that the kingdoms and all the kings of this world will end but the Kingdom of Jesus will never end so there was no need for the losers to worry.