{UAH} UGANDANS VOICE SUSPICION OVER DEATH OF CATHOLIC PRELATE ARCHBISHOP LWANGA
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UGANDANS VOICE SUSPICION OVER DEATH OF CATHOLIC PRELATE ARCHBISHOP LWANGA
Archbishop Lwanga. Photo: File
When Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate, Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the Archbishop of Kampala died suddenly on April 3, 2021 at age 68 reportedly from complications of a blood clot, many eye brows were raised.
Lwanga was critical of the ongoing human rights abuses under the Gen. Yoweri Museveni regime. Even in death he was still fighting for a better Uganda. A sermon he'd written but never got to deliver was read on his behalf. This is how it reads in part:
"As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we call for the unconditional release of many young people who are being held in various detention centers without being taken to court. In case they committed crimes, let those holding them, follow the Constitution and take them to court to stand trial. Detaining, torturing, denying them a fair hearing only breeds bitterness and anger and it does serious damage to the cause of human fraternity. Let us come together and soberly consider the reasons behind the restlessness, the grievances, of our young people and advance lasting solutions to the issues they are raising for the good of society…."
The regime kidnapping, torture, and killing campaigns have been covered by local and several international media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, and Al Jazeera.
Archbishop Lwanga's death has led to speculation and generated suspicion with respect to the prelate's death. Was there foul play involved? Is this a murder most foul? Or was his death one of natural causes? In order to assess some Ugandans' views on the matter I got a spectrum of responses.
Hellen Nakayenga:
"His death was so fast, he had just given an Easter message to the Catholics. Like someone talking to you yesterday and dying today, it makes you feel miserable. Obviously I think he was killed, we all know he was straightforward."
Paul Kamiza:
"I think his death was sudden and unexpected, because I feel he was healthy. We didn't hear any rumors of him being sick or having any issues. Basically, there's something behind that's not right about his death. So there could be a possibility of foul play."
David Mpoza:
"I was shocked because, before he died, we saw him walking with the cross (of Jesus Christ). So it was a shock, to my side. He wasn't sick. I feel that there was something bad like poison involved."
Apollo Sserunkuma:
"Death is natural, he had reached old age. He is not the first to sleep and in the morning he's dead."
Victor Tindimwebwa:
"I think it was sudden death. In my understanding, it was murder…in most cases, it feels bad when someone dies in such a situation. Sudden death points to something which is not good because he had no medical history of illness."
Clearly, the verdict tilts toward suspicion of foul play. This columnist suspects that such foul will result in more coffins and bodybags as Ugandans continue to pay the price for a dictatorship which is hell-bent on its own survival and Ugandans' servitude.
Matogo can be reached at mugashop74@gmail.com
The Black Star News
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