Born August 1, 1967, former presidential candidate and founding pastor of Christian Witness Church – Ntinda, Abed Bwanika turns 50 today.
Bwanika [President of the People’s Development Party], who together with seven others lost the elections to incumbent president Yoweri Museveni in 2016, left the country for Kenya, two days after the announcement of the presidential poll results.
Bwanika was one of two evangelicals that believed would transform Uganda, the other being Joseph Mabirizi of Ambasaddors of Jesus Christ Ministries – Namungona.
His departure attracted media attention however, he issued a statement urging he had left to transact private business and also take a rest. Bwanika is married to Dr. Gladys Namusuwe and they have three sons, Wise, Chosen and Delight. They have been married for 15 years.
He’s first shot at the presidential seat was at the February 2006 presidential election where he finished in fourth place. Mr Bwanika was far the youngest contestant in that presidential race. His dream of becoming President never died since then. He has come up and contested during all the proceeding national polls.
7 of his most popular quotes.
On life choices
The most important decision was to give up my job at the university to serve in church
On sin
Let us take time to reflect on our lives, pray to God to help us make a 180 degree turn away from our sinful & wicked ways
On unity
When we all come together and work in love this nation shall be revered by many.
On the Opposition
When you are ranked 19th poorest country in the world and you continue suppressing opposition leaders…you are vying for number one spot among the poorest countries in the world.
On poverty
Being a poor country is a leader’s choice
On justice
Looking forward to a Uganda where lawyers don’t defend offenders but rather represent them in court simply to interpret the law
Vow
I shall continue standing up for you my fellow Ugandans irrespective of the office I hold . I love Uganda
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