KAMPALA- The Lord Mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago has implored all Muslims in Uganda to use this holy month of Ramadan to pray for justice and observance of human rights in this nation.
Lukwago tells the press that this fasting period has come at a critical time when many people are suffering in the country while some are taken as political prisoners and refugees.
He said with a unified voice before Allah through prayers there’s hope of change and a new beginning.
Meanwhile he urged those who are able to help others to provide food for the needy who are fasting. He wished Muslims a happy and fruitful holy month.
Lukwago’s message goes hand in hand with what the People’s Front for Freedom’s program who said they’re dedicating this year’s Lent season, starting on Wednesday, to urge Christians to pray for the release of all political prisoners, including Dr Kizza Besigye.
Speaking at the launch of the National Prayer for Freedom campaign at St James Catholic Church in Kampala yesterday, former Nakawa MP Micheal Kabaziguruka stated that since the Supreme Court banned the trial of civilians by the General Court Martial on January 31, all prisoners convicted by the court, including Dr Besigye, should be released, as the General Court Martial no longer operates.
“We are here to pray for Dr Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners who are now languishing in jail unjustly. Rev Father, as you may all know, on January 31, the Supreme Court ruled in a case I filed that the Court Marshall is unconstitutional. Following that, these people should have been set free, they have not. We are here to join the faithful to pray for them,” he said.
When asked why Dr Besigye and other prisoners remain in detention despite the court ruling, Micheal Kabaziguruka explained that only a week ago, Dr Besigye’s case was transferred to a civilian court.
