Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has said government should not stop anyone from talking or making comments about the poison scare.
He made the remarks at Lubaga Cathedral during the Easter service.
The man of God said the issue of poison scare is the big elephant in the room currently, noting that everyone is free to discuss the same since it affects them.
He noted there is a lot of tension among Ugandans over their lives due to the poison claims but said it is a topic everyone must freely discuss without being gagged.
The Catholic Church leader’s comments come a few days after police said they are soon summoning several people including minister, MPs an cultural leaders over recent comments in regards the death of former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.
Among those summoned included Hon. Godfrey KiwandaSsuubi Hon.ChrisBaryomunsi, Hon. Gilbert Olanya, Hon. Santa Okot, Hon KyagulanyiSsentamu Robert, mzee Nathan Okori and BosmicOtimto prove their allegations which are contrary to the official media report.
His comments were further supported by the Internal Affairs Minister, KahindaOtafiire who said there is nothing wrong in summoning an quizzing those who said Oulanyah had been poisoned.
