BY OBED KITHENDE
The South Rwenzori Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Nason Baluku, has challenged the politicians to begin fulfilling the pledges that they made to the electorate during the election campaigns.
Early 2026, Ugandans went to the polls to elect their political leaders for a five-year term.
On Wednesday, during a confirmation and laying of a foundation stone service at St. Sinai Church of Uganda in Kasokero Parish of Kisinga Archdeaconry, Bishop Baluku told the Christians that during a period in which the politicians were campaigning, they promised a number of services to the electorate.
According to him, the politicians were seen promising better roads, extension of safe and clean water, improved health services, education and development to the electorate.
The prelate said it was the right time for the politicians to start fulfilling the pledges instead of disappearing after being elected.
The Man of God subsequently warned the politicians against the act of abandoning the people who elected them, arguing that leadership was about offering services, humility and accountability.
He urged the elected leaders to return to their communities, listen to the people’s problems and work with the church and local leaders to cause development.
Bishop Baluku also encouraged the Christians to hold their leaders accountable in a peaceful and Godly way coupled with praying for them to serve with integrity.
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