Gen Otafiire Says They Did Not Fight & Sacrifice For Uganda To Become A Playground For A Single Family
Minister of Internal Affairs, General Kahinda Otafiire, fervently rejected the idea of Uganda transforming into a dynastic kingdom controlled by a singular family in a recent interview. In a passionate declaration echoing the tumultuous times of the National Resistance Army (NRA), Otafiire emphasized that the sacrifices made in blood and tears were not meant to witness power seamlessly passed down as a cherished family heirloom.
His resounding proclamation, akin to the thunderous Murchison Falls, echoed through the interview, asserting, “We did not march, we did not fight, we did not sacrifice for Uganda to become a playground for a single family.” Each uttered word transported the audience back to the trenches of the bush war, where fervent individuals, fueled by aspirations of a brighter future, took up arms against the tyranny and oppression of President Milton Obote’s era. “We fought for democracy,” he declared, “not for the coronation of kings and princes.”
With his distinctive style, Otafiire vividly painted a vision of Uganda where political authority is determined by merit and the genuine will of the people, rather than by lineage. “Imagine,” he pondered, “a land where leaders are chosen based on their vision, integrity, and commitment to the common good, not because of their familial connections.”
However, beyond being a call to action, the general’s words served as a cautionary message, a rallying cry for his compatriots to stay vigilant against encroaching dynastic ambitions. “Beware,” he cautioned, “for if we allow one family to entrench itself in power, we risk losing everything we’ve fought for.”
Taking a pointed jab at those seeking to perpetuate their rule through bloodline alone, Otafiire, with a mischievous smile, remarked, “Let them prove themselves on the battlefield of ideas, not on the birth certificate of their fathers.”
As the interview reached its conclusion, General Otafiire left no room for doubt regarding his stance in the struggle for Uganda’s soul. “We are a nation of warriors,” he declared, “and we will not be ruled by monarchs in all but name. Our destiny is ours to shape, and we will not allow it to be dictated by the whims of a privileged few.”