London. (News Of The South) – The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has said relious leaders should feel free to accept government offers as long as they don`t get diverted from their mission.
Dr Sentamu was leading a Holy Communion service at parliament on Friday when he issued the statement.
His remarks come at a time when some religious leaders who reportedly received vehicles and other gifts from government are under attack from their peers who accuse them of being compromised.
In a joint message calling upon Ugandans to actively engage in the country’s governance, the religious leaders under their umbrella body, ‘United for Social Justice and Peace in Uganda’ on Wednesday cautioned their colleagues against accepting gifts from the president, which some allege they are bribes.
“Why should the bishops and Sheikhs get these big cars when there are no ambulances to take the patients to the hospitals?” questioned Father Gaeton Batanyenda.
However, the government spokesperson, Mr Ofwono Opondo said the religious leaders are using politics as a ploy to remain relevant and for survival.
“This is one way to attract perhaps donor funding during the electioneering process. They need some money to feed their families,” he said.
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