WHY DO WEST NILE PEOPLE ONLY COME TOGETHER IN DEATH, YET FAIL TO EMBRACE UNITY IN LIFE? By Anguzu Vincent
It has become a painful reality in West Nile that true unity among our people often reveals itself only in moments of loss. When a son or daughter of West Nile passes on, the community gathers in large numbers, transcending political divides, religious differences, and even personal grudges. In those moments of mourning, there is solidarity, compassion, and an outpouring of love. But this begs a sobering question, Why do we only come together in death? Why must we wait for the grave before we embrace peace, togetherness, and love? Why is it so difficult for us to show that same unity when our people are alive, striving, and contributing to the growth of our region? Across West Nile, too much energy is wasted on acrimony and unnecessary petty petty rivalries. Leaders spend more time fighting one another than building bridges. Followers are often dragged into divisions, cheering on conflicts that hold the entire region back. Talented men and women are discouraged, not because they lack a...