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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>A sombre mood hovered around Nattale, Nkumba Bufulu in Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District as thousands of mourners, most of whom were dressed in green– the official Democratic Party (DP) colors– gathered at Wagagai football pitch where the burial ceremony of former party president and two-time presidential candidate, Dr Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere was held.<\/p>\n

The main celebrant at the requiem mass, Bishop Anthony Joseph Ziwa of Kiyinda- Mityana Diocese and Chairman of the Episcopal Conference said Dr Ssemogerere who most people described as a statesman and pro-democracy activist, was the light of his party and Ugandans in general during his lifetime.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s true he has been the light amongst all people. He has been shining a light on all people who have been in the dark, especially those in need and despair. He has done a lot to bring peace and unify people who have got disagreements. He hasn’t been advertising himself but you could see it and hear it from people,\u201d Bishop Ziwa said.<\/p>\n

Bishop Ziwa said there is need for Ugandans to practice forgiveness and reconciliation whenever they wrong each other.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was imprisoned for a long time but when he was released he never took on revenge against those who imprisoned him, and now when you think about it, he has met with those who imprisoned him and they are looking at him,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bishop Ziwa described Ssemogerere\u2019s death who preferred peace against violence as a big loss, not only for DP but to the whole country.<\/p>\n

National Unity Platform (NUP) principal, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine who was among the mourners said he and other political leaders will continue with Ssemogerere\u2019s dream of seeing a democratic change of national leadership in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur elder those you told us to trust, we know them, see them and we will trust them, for those you told us to be wary of, we know them, see them and will be cautious with them. We see them many times in their expensive suits and cars but we don\u2019t admire them, we see them with their soldiers and guns but they don\u2019t scare us. Those you trusted with your legacy, Ben Kiwanuka\u2019s legacy and they sold it off to a dictator when you were still alive, we see and know them. Two weeks ago when I last visited you, you told me that ever since he made an agreement with the devil, he fears looking into your eyes and has never visited you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Kyagulanyi said the deceased taught him about the betrayal, lies and intrigue that define Ugandan politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe taught me how to relate with the church, other religions, Buganda kingdom and all tribes, cultures across Uganda but foremost he taught me how to be a leader for the whole country not the tribe that I come from,\u201d the musician cum politician said.<\/p>\n

Buganda Kingdom prime minister, Mr Charles Peter Mayiga said Mr Ssemogerere lived by his word his whole life.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs leaders, we make statements all the time but to know that the leader is truthful or a liar is to see if what he says is what he does,\u201d Mr Mayiga said.<\/p>\n

According to him, Dr Ssemogerere was a symbol of what a true leader must be.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolitics is not a game, how can it be a game when it makes Uganda cry! Ever since we got independence it is hard to say we stopped crying. People are dying, becoming poor, conflicts never end… It can\u2019t be a game, we don\u2019t want people seeking titles and money to go into politics because they don\u2019t benefit us in any way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ssemogerere\u2019s widow, Ms Germina Namatovu Ssemogerere described her late husband of 48 years and six months as a loving, caring, husband and a teacher.<\/p>\n

In her eulogy, she urged government to implement the federal system of governance, arguing that it will be for the good of all Ugandans.<\/p>\n

\u201cFederal is not for Mengo alone. When people have so many difference likes these in our nature and cultures, it is good to give people their freedom to bring forward their thoughts in a good governance system and work on the things that concern them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ms Namatovu also declined a gun salute in honor of Dr Ssemogerere who once held different portfolio\u2019s in President Museveni\u2019s cabinet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have heard some people scratching their heads that we are going to have a gun salute, but if I were you I wouldn\u2019t do that because my husband doesn\u2019t want guns. The rest of the good things you have done for us during the burial, let us move in the good spirit as one Uganda. Those who wronged each other should forgive one another and work as one by not pointing guns at other Ugandans,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

In her eulogy, the Prime Minister, Ms Robinah Nabanja who delivered President Museveni\u2019s speech alongside Shs20 million condolence insisted there was peace in the country, dismissing remarks by some opposition leaders who spoke before her and said the country was witnessing unprecedented political violence meted out against the citizens by those who serve the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).<\/p>\n

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