President Museveni urges believers to emulate Bisaka’s works
The president said Bisaka was a great religious leader who used his unique spiritual gifts to teach, heal, guide, and care for his followers.
Kagadi: On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, hundreds of believers joined the family of Owobusozi Desteo Bisaka, the founder of the Faith of Unity, to celebrate his 95th birthday in Kagadi district.
The celebrations began with processions through Muhooro town up to the headquarters. Owobusobozi Bisaka died on January 13, 2021.
In a speech delivered by Vice President (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, President Yoweri Museveni urged believers to emulate Bisaka’s works. He also thanked the faithful for coming through in large numbers to celebrate the life and legacy of their beloved spiritual leader, on what would have been his 95th birthday.
The president said Bisaka was a great religious leader who used his unique spiritual gifts to teach, heal, guide, and care for his followers.
He said that although Owobusobozi Bisaka is no longer with us physically, his teachings continue to inspire and guide the believers.
“His selflessness, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the faith and community of believers have left an indelible mark on the lives of many people,” said the president.
The president urged the believers to strive to emulate his example and follow in his footsteps. He emphasized that under the leadership of the NRM, individuals and groups are free to exercise their freedom of worship without any interference, as long as they do not undermine national security and development.
“This accounts for the tolerant atmosphere, which has enabled the different religious groups to co-exist in Uganda.”
The president noted that during his time on earth, Desteo Bisaka utilized his platform as a religious leader to promote good morals and discipline among his followers.
He urged believers to continue upholding the path of righteousness and good conduct, which Bisaka preached.
The president said Owobusobozi also mobilized his followers to support government programs that are geared towards the socio-economic transformation of the people.
The president contributed 30 million shillings in cash towards the birthday function.
In her own remarks, Vice President Alupo lauded the founder of the faith of unity, Owobusobozi Bisaka, for promoting unity in diversity, which is one of the core principles of the National Resistance Movement.
She said uniting people promotes prosperity and national development.
“Thank you for the work you are doing, especially for keeping the faithful in unity,” said Alupo.
Omwekwenda Akugizibwe Bisaka thanked President Museveni for his able leadership, which has transformed this country.
He pledged to continue promoting the unity of all people, despite their differences in tribes and religion.
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