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Upon return from South Africa, Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine attended a Christmas Carols Service at Omega Healing Center Church located in Zana, off Entebbe Road.
He used his speech at the event to respond to comments from various church leaders he says ‘misunderstood’ his position on LGBT people in Uganda.
The Kyadondo East representative told Pastor Michael Kyazze he is a strong believer in the bible, and as such holds justice and equality in high esteem.
“When I was in South Africa, I was hosted on TV and asked various questions, being that I am going to become President. Among the questions they asked is, ‘how will I treat gay people if elected president?’ First of all, so many people, most especially religious leaders, misunderstood me. But now that I am before God and His people, let me repeat what I said,” Kyagulanyi told the Church on Friday. “First of all, I’m a Christian, and I strongly believe and follow what my religion teaches. Secondly, I am an African, and respect our cultural norms. Thirdly, I am a married man, and my wife is Barbie Itungo.”
“This is who I am as an individual but, once I become president of the country, I do not plan on killing them [LGBT people]. When you become president, you are president to all people, and are supposed to lead them as such. I follow the bible very well, as a leader who rules with equality,” he added.
As you might recall, while appearing on South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC) last Wednesday, Bobi Wine said whereas he does not agree with homosexuals, “a high level of tolerance is required to make sure the nation comes together,” he said.
Bobi Wine’s remarks drew mixed views, with some supporting him and others condemning him.
This development prompted House of Prayer Ministries lead Pastor, Aloysius Bujjingo to warn his followers against “political leaders who respect gay rights.”
“They asked one of the presidential hopefuls in Uganda what he thinks about gays, try to look for his reply. You as a born again, don’t just go with any politician. First look out for what these politicians think about the God you serve. The gays are so rich with a lot of power and they can isolate you for not believing in them,” Bujjingo said December 9, according to local media sources.
Kyagulanyi told Pastor Kyazze his political efforts earned him the Africa Freedom Award 2019 from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Johannesburg.
“Mr Kyagulanyi, this is my first time to meet you in the flesh. I see you on TV, I’ve heard many things about you. This evening we just want to honor you, and thank you for honoring our invitation even after being in long journeys,” Pastor Kyazze told Kyagulanyi, and later handed him a portrait.
