Mbale, Uganda – The Bugisu Cultural Institution has issued a strong statement condemning reports linking Hon. John Musila to witchcraft practices, describing such actions as inconsistent with the values, beliefs, and spiritual foundation of the Bamasaba people.
Speaking on behalf of His Highness the Umukuka and the entire Bugisu community, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, said the Bamasaba are a God-fearing people and cannot accept any notion that one of their own has abandoned faith in God in favor of practices associated with witchcraft.
“The Bamasaba community is founded on strong spiritual values. Anybody who consults witch doctors demonstrates a lack of faith in the Almighty God. We cannot remain silent when one of our own is accused of embracing practices that contradict our beliefs,” Masiga stated.
He further noted that Hon. Musila bears the Christian name John, which reflects a faith tradition rooted in Christianity, making any public association with witchcraft particularly concerning.
“We view him as a Christian on account of the name he holds – John. Therefore, it is troubling to hear claims suggesting that he has abandoned God and embraced practices linked to satanic beliefs. As a cultural institution, we cannot allow our own people to veer away from the path of faith and righteousness,” he said.
The institution has called upon Hon. Musila to publicly seek forgiveness from God and clarify his position regarding the allegations. According to Masiga, the cultural leadership believes that repentance and reconciliation with God are essential if the matter is to be resolved.
The spokesperson emphasized that the Bugisu Cultural Institution remains committed to promoting moral values, religious tolerance, and respect for God. He noted that all ministers and officials serving within the institution come from faith backgrounds that uphold belief in God, including Christianity and Islam.
Masiga also urged Hon. Musila to refrain from presenting himself before faith-based academic institutions while questions about his spiritual conduct remain unresolved.
“As a cultural institution, we stand for integrity, faith, and accountability. We encourage all our people to remain steadfast in their belief in God and to reject practices that undermine the spiritual and moral fabric of our society,” he concluded.