The religious leaders say they are moved by lack of transparency and corruption eating up this country as at the expense of the citizenry
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Elephant Media, where we unpack the big stories shaping Northern Uganda and beyond. Chowoo Willy-our editor and senior Investigative Journalist met with the spiritual leaders and they shared motivations to move from pulpit to podium.
In this Elephant Media Podcast, we explore a growing and controversial trend: Why are spiritual leaders in Acholi swapping the pulpit for the podium? As the 2026 elections are drawing an unusual list of candidates—many from the church.
What does this trend mean for governance, faith, and the future of Uganda’s democracy? And how do the people feel about it?
So, what do you think? Are we witnessing a moral revolution in Acholi politics—or the beginning of a theological identity crisis?
Whether you’re on the side of separation or integration, one thing’s for sure: the line between sacred and civic is blurring.
Will these clergy-turned-politicians elevate public office? Or will politics drag down the pulpit?
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