 The presidency has again advised religious leaders and politicians to desist from using religion for cheap political goals. A senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Marla Mgarba Shehu, gave the advice while reacting to the 2020 to Eastern message by the Catholic bishop of the Darcy of Socrates State, most reverend Machi Kuka. Shehu noted that from his pulpit, Kuka devoted his Eastern message not to Christ's death and rebirth, so man might be saved, but to demand government in the most on-Christian terms. According to him, Kuka neglects the Bible's teachings in James 1 verse 20, which says, if anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Now, Kuka's Eastern message was delivered at the mass service on Sunday in Socrates in the message. He lamented the increased cases of kidnapping, banditry and other criminality and stressed the need for collective efforts against the menace.