Bishop Munga drums for peace and security of Tanzanians

Tanga. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT) bishop in Tanga diocese, Dr Stephen Munga, has called upon authorities to give Tanzanians assurance on their peace and security.

Dr Munga observed that the country is passing through a very testing period, politically and security wise and many people are living in fear.

Preaching at a mass organised specifically to pray for the nation, Dr Munga said many people feel their lives are at stake.

“I will be surprised if someone tells me that Tanzania is safe and secure.  No, Tanzania is not ok at all,” he insisted.

He noted that in a situation where people are being abducted and others shot in broad daylight you cannot boast of being a peaceful nation.

He emphasised that peace is a precious gift that the God has given to mankind and “we have the obligation to maintain it diligently”.

He called on those entrusted to overlooking justice to see to it that it is served to all Tanzanians without bias.

He disclosed that currently many Tanzanians have been engulfed by fear of the ‘unknown assailants’ whom he dubbed as a snake in the house.

“Our house is full of fear because even if we want to worship, people are now afraid to do that because of that snake”, he said.

The Bishop explained that people are being ambushed, kidnapped in the broad day light, citing examples of the shooting of the retired army officer who was shot in Dar es Salaam recently and Singida East MP, Tundu Lissu attack. Where is security here? He inquired.

The North-East Diocese Bishop said after the 2015 General Election, the new elected leaders were supposed to bring harmony among parties. He said lead by the President these leaders utmost obligation is to unite people and not divide them.

He called on fellow religious leaders to come out to forewarn the rulers on the dangers of kidnappings and shootings. He said if it is allowed to go on unchecked, these habits might through the country into chaos.