Kitgum: The ongoing conflicts within the Acholi subregion, particularly between the factions of Rwot Onen David Acana II and Rwot Apire Richard Santo in Ker Kwaro Acholi, have drawn concern from religious leaders.
These leaders emphasize the need for mediation over rivalry and caution against police involvement in traditional matters.
In an interview with this publication, Rev. Komakech Christopher, the Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church in Kitgum, described the current conflicts as tarnishing the image of the Acholi before the world and setting a bad precedent for the next generation.
He urged the two factions of Ker Kwaro Acholi to choose mediation over rivalry. He also cautioned the police authorities against involving themselves in matters of traditional nature, emphasizing that the Acholi have their own ways of handling conflicts.
Bishop Ocan Tubamoi of the Chosen Evangelical Revival Church similarly asked both sides to cease fire and opt for mediation to end the turmoil in the chiefdom. He warned that the ongoing conflict is deteriorating Acholi’s cultural values and dignity.
Komagum Alfred, the lead pastor of IGF’s Christian Community Church in Kitgum, proposed that the two factions should accept dialogue instead of showcasing the level of disorganization at Ker Kwaro Acholi.
He added that even the Bible advocates for resolving conflicts among brothers and sisters rather than escalating them to the courts.
Meanwhile, Rev. Canon Oginga Odinga Robinson expressed that the current conflicts at Ker Kwaro Acholi are demeaning to the Acholi people. He urged the youthful population of Acholi not to involve themselves in this matter and called on the two factions to sit at the same table and harmonize their positions.
He noted that the position of Paramount Chief in Acholi cannot be held by two people simultaneously, although each chief has equal power in their respective chiefdom.
The situation underscores the delicate balance between tradition, conflict resolution, and cultural preservation in the Acholi community.
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