UPC wants govt to give food aid to fasting Muslims
Apr 25, 2020
“We welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan for it has indeed come at such a time when prayers and sacrifices are most needed," UPC official said
The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) has urged the Government to give relief aid to the Muslim community in the country to enable them fast smoothly during this Month of Ramadan.
Lawrence Okae, the party national chairman, said the Holy Month has come at a time when there is a lockdown in the country because of the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Okae, however, noted that the lockdown came with the challenges of high prices for food varieties mostly needed by Muslims during the fasting season.
"We urge the Government to consider in its relief supplies, some allocation to our Muslim brothers and sisters in this demanding period of fasting for 30 days," said Okae.
"We welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan for it has indeed come at such a time when prayers and sacrifices are most needed for both our motherland and the entire world as we fight against COVID-19," Okae added.
While addressing the media at the party headquarters yesterday, Okae implored the citizens to observe health guidelines provided by experts to curb the spread of the virus.
Okae further advised the citizens to remain vigilant and patriotic in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The Ugandan citizen should be responsible in this COVID-19 fight by following religiously the Ministry of Health guidelines and regulations from time to time," said Okae.