Clerics warn MPs on bribes
Nov 19, 2004
MPS have been warned against getting bribes to take compromising decisions during the current political transition
By Apollo Mubiru
MPS have been warned against getting bribes to take compromising decisions during the current political transition.
Religious leaders cautioned the MPs during a dialogue hosted by the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) on Thursday at the parliamentary gardens.
Archbishop of Church of Uganda Henry Luke Orombi said MPs should make choices basing on an objective evaluation of the potential benefits and costs.
“When you focus too much on ‘succeeding’, you run a risk of taking up any offer even when it is from dubious or compromising sources,†Orombi said in a speech read by the Church provincial secretary, Canon. Stanley Ntagari.
“Avoid a rush in making a decision, especially when the stakes are very high. Your constituents will not be around to direct you on what to vote but you will be acting on their behalf,†Orombi said.
Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala asked the MPs to work with a conscience that will offer an unimpeachable legacy.
This was greeted with shouting and foot stamping from some MPs, saying “Tell them, shame on kisanja money eaters.â€
He appealed to Speaker Edward Ssekandi to lead according to the Constitution.
Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga of the Orthodox Church said, “Carry out this mission with honour and dignity. Ugandans need laws that will promote peace, order, development and good governanceâ€.
The Archbishop of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dr John Wani, asked MPs to consult the people on the constitutional amendment.
The chairperson of the Evangelical Fellowship of Uganda Board, Pastor Nicholas Wafula, asked the Government to consult the church on major national issues affecting the society.
Ssekandi assured the public that MPs have integrity to handle the amendment process.
MPS have been warned against getting bribes to take compromising decisions during the current political transition.
Religious leaders cautioned the MPs during a dialogue hosted by the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) on Thursday at the parliamentary gardens.
Archbishop of Church of Uganda Henry Luke Orombi said MPs should make choices basing on an objective evaluation of the potential benefits and costs.
“When you focus too much on ‘succeeding’, you run a risk of taking up any offer even when it is from dubious or compromising sources,†Orombi said in a speech read by the Church provincial secretary, Canon. Stanley Ntagari.
“Avoid a rush in making a decision, especially when the stakes are very high. Your constituents will not be around to direct you on what to vote but you will be acting on their behalf,†Orombi said.
Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala asked the MPs to work with a conscience that will offer an unimpeachable legacy.
This was greeted with shouting and foot stamping from some MPs, saying “Tell them, shame on kisanja money eaters.â€
He appealed to Speaker Edward Ssekandi to lead according to the Constitution.
Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga of the Orthodox Church said, “Carry out this mission with honour and dignity. Ugandans need laws that will promote peace, order, development and good governanceâ€.
The Archbishop of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dr John Wani, asked MPs to consult the people on the constitutional amendment.
The chairperson of the Evangelical Fellowship of Uganda Board, Pastor Nicholas Wafula, asked the Government to consult the church on major national issues affecting the society.
Ssekandi assured the public that MPs have integrity to handle the amendment process.