Several pastors and church leaders have formed a new political party, headed by Advocate Moafrika Wa Maila, in Tshwane.
During COVID 19, the Active African Christians United Movement (AACUM) was formed. PACC (Pastors Against Church Closure) was the organisation’s previous name.
- AACUM Seeks Center Stage in Politics
- AACUM is a non-funded movement
- They also want to introduce communal farming programmes
- Aims to equip other organizations with basic skills
Initially, the movement was a civil rights Christian mobilisation group fighting laws oppressing the church and clergy.
There were more than 650 pastors and church leaders attending the Pastors National Indaba held the same year. The decision was made to embark on a political journey.
That is how AACUM was formed. I formed PACC but AACUM was a collective,” said AACUM President Moafrika Wa Maila.
Furthermore, Maila explained their existence as a result of political lacunae and vacuums. As Christians, we bring the ethos and principles of the Christian faith to bear on the country’s problems, along with a transformational agenda driven by morals and conscience.
AACUM is a non-funded movement and money circulation, says Advocate Maila.
To combat food scarcity and shortages, especially in rural areas, they also want to introduce communal farming programs.
In order to create jobs and businesses, subsidies should be provided to small businesses and small-scale farmers. Additionally, ACCUM aims to equip other organizations with basic skills and funds so they can participate in the major economic harbour.
“Our membership policy is that everyone must fill up a membership form. After attending Mayihlome Political School, which introduces one to AACUM policy, ideology, and strategy
AACUM is a non-funded movement that relies on activists’ contributions and church offerings.
Every member of AACUM is an Activist, which is our common denominator of reference”, said Advocate Maila.
