Uganda held its first ever presidential candidates’ debate yesterday, organized by the Inter – Religous Council of Uganda (IRCU), is an initiative that brings together different religious institutions to address issues of common interest.
IRCU is affiliated to the World Council of Religions for Peace (WCRP) and the African Council of Religious Leaders (ACRL).
Eight lecterns and seats, arranged alphabetically, had been laid out for the debate, including one for Museveni which was then pushed to side.
Sources indicate that Museveni had already said he would only attend if “his schedule permits.”
“I am happy to attend the debate but the absence of Mr Museveni is unfortunate,” Besigye said, on arrival at Serena Hotel.
In total, we had seven candidates appearing on the stage for the televised discussion.
Elsewhere on social media, Bebe Cool (born 1 September 1977) (real name Moses Sali), a renowned Reggea and ragga musician had a few ‘confrontational’ thoughts to share with his supports.
Bebe Cool pushed for more reasons as to why the president needs no debate with anyone, “most especially since he needs 30 min to answer one question in depth for everyone educated and uneducated to understand”
“The fact that only 30% of Ugandans understand English so he needs interpretation in at least 3 local languages every time he speaks.” Bebe cool wrote
Whereas most of the presidential candidate, thanked the Inter – Religous Council of Uganda (IRCU) for organizing such a debate on leveled ground during their closing remarks, Bebe Cool urged that religious leaders should stay out of politics.
“My final advice goes to our religious leaders, stay out of politics, the two don’t add up to good.”
His comments have received mixed reactions from supporters. Furthermore, in one of his released album, Fire, one of his hit singles, “Africa Unite” advocates for us coming together to Unite. This however, creates controversy when he at the same time says religious leaders should stay out of politics.
The objective of the IRCU runs under the theme: “Working Together [Unity] for Peaceful and Violence-Free 2016 Elections”, the statement indicates that the debate was a joint platform for all Presidential candidates to share their vision and Manifestos to the people of Uganda. What is wrong with that?
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