President Museveni Tells Ugandan Voters To Ask Bobi Wine About His Plans For Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni passionately urged the electorate in Uganda to hold the leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) headed by Robert Kyagulanyi, alongside other opposition factions, accountable by demanding clarity on their visions for the nation’s future.
Speaking at Amatiburu Primary School in Okwangodul sub-county, Museveni stressed that elections transcend mere spectacle and slogans, emphasizing the imperative of addressing substantive issues confronting communities.
“Interrogate the leadership of NUP, UPC, FDC, and other parties about their blueprints for our nation,” Museveni urged supporters while rallying for Janet Adongo Rose Elau, the NRM Flag bearer for the Dokolo Woman MP position.
As the NRM party chairman, President Museveni underscored the importance of scrutinizing opposition parties’ plans and comparing them with the achievements of the ruling party.
Highlighting the establishment of ten government secondary schools in Dokolo district, Museveni cited this as evidence of progress, noting the absence of such institutions in the entire Acholi region at independence.
“We’ve demonstrated our capacity through accomplishments A, B, and C; therefore, we’re poised to achieve D, E, and F,” the President reaffirmed.
Encouraging voters to support parties with tangible evidence of competence, Museveni emphasized the necessity of selecting candidates with well-thought-out strategies.
Dokolo district residents are set to cast their votes tomorrow, March 21, in the by-election to fill the vacant district woman MP seat following the demise of former representative Hon. Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal on January 18, 2024.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, born on August 15, 1944, has had a distinguished political career marked by both longevity and controversy. His journey into politics began during his early years as a student activist in the 1960s, where he was involved in anti-colonial and anti-Obote protests. After completing his education, Museveni joined the Ugandan rebel forces fighting against the dictatorial regimes of Idi Amin and Milton Obote.
In 1980, Museveni founded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its armed wing, the National Resistance Army (NRA), with the aim of overthrowing the government of Milton Obote. The NRA waged a guerrilla war against the government for five years until they seized power in 1986, with Museveni becoming President.
Since assuming office, Museveni has been re-elected multiple times, amid allegations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses. His political ideology, often described as “Movementism,” advocates for a non-party political system aimed at fostering national unity and development. However, critics argue that this system has served to entrench Museveni’s grip on power and suppress opposition voices.
During his tenure, Museveni has implemented various economic and social reforms, including privatization initiatives and efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. However, his regime has also been criticized for its authoritarian tendencies, crackdowns on dissent, and failure to address issues such as corruption and poverty.
Despite facing domestic and international criticism, Museveni has remained a dominant figure in Ugandan politics, consolidating power through constitutional amendments and controversial electoral victories. As of the latest available information, he continues to serve as President, maintaining a complex legacy that divides opinion both at home and abroad.