Lira, Uganda | The Diocese of Lango has distanced itself from a letter circulating on social media which allegedly directs that no Catholic should be allowed to speak at any event presided over by the Anglican Church.
In a statement dated September 12, 2025, and signed by diocesan secretary Hudson Ogwali, the diocese described the letter as fake, malicious, and intended to sow divisions between the Catholic community and the Diocese of Lango.
Ogwali outlined six reasons why the diocese could not have authored the letter.
Among them, he noted that the so-called “Rev. Canon James Okaka” mentioned in the fake document does not exist in the diocese.
He clarified that the Very Rev. Ven. James Okaka serves as the Provost, Bishop’s Commissary, and Archdeacon of Boroboro Cathedral Chapter.
He stressed that the Diocese of Lango does not subscribe to any political affiliation except through the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda.
He also pointed out that the Church of Uganda has no diocese called Lango Diocese and that the correct name is Diocese of Lango, further exposing the forgery.
Ogwali explained that, by policy, no archdeacon is permitted to communicate diocesan policy positions to another archdeacon or parish priest, as that mandate rests only with the Bishop or the diocesan administrator.
He urged the public to disregard the fake letter, noting that it contravenes the canon law governing the Church of Uganda.
He further advised politicians and candidates to avoid divisive propaganda and instead promote unity, reminding them that leadership is determined by God for every season.
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