Politics 5 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Bishop Jjumba Warns Politicians Against Forcing Themselves on Voters
Bishop Jjumba has cautioned Ugandan politicians that they cannot win public support through coercion, stressing that true representation requires genuine election by the people. He emphasized, 'You cannot impose yourself on people to represent them when they did not elect you.'. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bishop-jjumba-to-politicians-you-can-t-win-people-s-hearts-by-force-5413840
Bishop Jjumba delivered a strong message to politicians, asserting that hearts and loyalty cannot be gained by force.
He highlighted the importance of democratic choice, warning against self-imposition without electoral mandate.
“You cannot impose yourself on people to represent them when they did not elect you,” the bishop stated firmly.
His remarks underscore the need for leaders to earn trust through legitimate processes rather than coercion.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)