Traditionally, the 31st December outdoor prayer gatherings have been a platform for Born Again pastors to showcase their influence and draw massive crowds. Pastor Tom Mugerwa, known for hosting his end-of-year prayer events at Wankulukuku Stadium, made a strategic decision for the year 2023. Leveraging the expansive reach of his own radio and TV media, he opted to relocate his prayer gathering to the larger and more central Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
Pastor Tom Mugerwa's shrewd move involved an exclusive three-year contract, securing the Kololo Grounds for his prayer events in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The decision was accompanied by extensive advertising on various media platforms, ensuring a massive turnout for the prayerful ushering into the new year 2024.
However, this strategic relocation has not been received well by Phaneroo's head, Apostle Grace Lubega. Sources close to the matter reveal that Apostle Grace Lubega is determined to challenge and overturn the contract that granted Pastor Tom Mugerwa exclusive access to the Kololo Grounds for the specified years. Allegedly, Apostle Lubega has expressed his intention to take legal action if necessary, seeking legal interpretation to contest the contract.
The brewing confrontation has sent ripples of concern among Born Again Christians, particularly those affiliated with Phaneroo who also attend Mutundwe Christian Fellowship for Pastor Tom Mugerwa's transformative repentance and deliverance sessions. The prospect of a legal battle over the use of Kololo Grounds has left many in the community uneasy, unsure of the impact it may have on their spiritual engagements.
As the spiritual clash unfolds, the Born Again community watches with anticipation to see how this battle for the Kololo Grounds will be resolved and whether it will impact the traditional year-end prayer gatherings that have become a significant fixture in Kampala's spiritual calendar.