Requiem mass held for 'patriot' Nsubuga
Dec 21, 2016
"He was really a patriot who believed in peaceful politics and integral views,” says Archbishop Lwanga.
PIC: DP president general Norbert Mao lays a wreath on the casket carrying the remains of Mathias Nsubuga. (Credit: Ashraf Kasirye)
KAMPALA - The Archbishop of Kampala Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has described fallen DP secretary general Mathias Nsubuga as a patriot who played a profound role in shaping the politics and leadership of the country.
Lwanga led a requiem mass at for the former Bukoto South MP at Rubaga Cathedral on Wednesday during which he said Uganda needs exceptional leaders like Nsubuga.
"He was really a patriot who believed in peaceful politics and integral views," he told mourners.
The Catholic Church leader also praised Nsubuga for his entire life commitment to the church, citing events where he was fully involved like during the two papal visits in 1993 (Pope John Paul II) and last year (Pope Francis), the wedding of his own daughter Marion Nankya (to Prince David Wassajja) and many others.
Lwanga said Uganda's development can only be supported by leaders like Nsubuga who are unfortunately dying at a critical stage when they are most needed.
In a call for patriotism, he urged Christians to always reflect on the Uganda motto (‘For God and my country') before committing any evil to ensure that whatever they do is done for God and their country.
This requiem Mass was attended several high-profile people including Nnabagereka of Buganda, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi who represented President Yoweri Museveni, supreme mufti Sheikh Suleman Kasule Ndirangwa, among others.
Politicians from government and opposition including Dr. Kizza Besigye, former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, current and former MPs, religious and cultural leaders, family and friends attended the mass.A requiem mass was held at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala on Wednesday for the late DP secretary general Mathias Nsubuga.
Lwanga was assisted by Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala, Vicar general Msgr Charles Kasibante and over twenty priests from different parishes.
Nsubuga died on Sunday, two days after suffering a stroke at a bookshop in Mukono.
Tributes have continued to flow for the former Bukoto South MP who was seen as a pillar of stability in the Democratic Party.
