Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth has called on Ugandans to jealously protect the peace and stability the country has enjoyed, describing national peace as the foundation upon which meaningful development and social progress are built.
Oboth made the call while speaking at the burial of Dennis Wakula, son of the Bishop of Central Busoga Diocese, Rt. Rev. Patrick Wakula. He urged Ugandans to recognise the importance of stability and support efforts by the Government and other institutions aimed at maintaining peace across the country.
The Speaker said the development witnessed in different parts of Uganda can only be sustained in an environment where citizens are able to live and work in peace. He noted that roads, schools, health facilities, businesses and other development programmes require a stable environment to deliver lasting benefits to communities.
He credited the Government for its efforts in maintaining national peace and security, while cautioning that preserving stability should not be viewed as the responsibility of Government alone. According to Oboth, citizens, political leaders, religious leaders, cultural institutions and other stakeholders all have a role to play in protecting the country’s social fabric.
He further encouraged Ugandans to respect and support leaders who have been elected by the people at different levels of governance, saying effective leadership requires cooperation between leaders and the communities they serve.
Oboth stressed that national cohesion does not happen automatically but requires deliberate efforts from both citizens and leaders. He called for greater responsibility in public discourse and urged Ugandans to embrace issues that unite the country rather than those that deepen divisions.
The Speaker’s remarks came as mourners gathered to bid farewell to Dennis Wakula, with the occasion also providing an opportunity to reflect on the values of unity, service and responsibility that remain important to the country’s future.
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He said Uganda’s progress should be protected by ensuring that differences in political, social or other views do not undermine the broader national interest.
Oboth also emphasised the importance of leaders remaining committed to serving their communities and working together with citizens to address challenges affecting them. He said the country’s future depends largely on the ability of Ugandans to preserve unity and stability while pursuing development.
