By Sekaggya Seka Moses
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned politicians against using inflammatory language when addressing congregations, emphasizing the need for disciplined democracy in Uganda.
Speaking at a meeting with the UPDF High Command and the Defense Forces Council at State House Entebbe, Museveni stressed that politicians should refrain from intimidation and negative speech.
“We want Ugandans to decide what they want without intimidation,” Museveni said, adding that the security agencies have discussed this issue and it will come to an end. He urged young people to uphold the values of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and to work towards the betterment of the country, embracing the concept of “uzalendo.”
The President’s warning comes amid concerns about the tone and tenor of political discourse in Uganda.
Museveni’s comments were echoed by his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, who took to social media to vow that the security forces would not allow “hooligans and puppets” to come to power.
“We will never allow hooligans and puppets to come anywhere near power. We are going to SMASH them once and for all!” Gen. Muhoozi tweeted.
Gen. Muhoozi’s statement appears to be linked to recent events involving Eddie Mutwe, the chief of security for Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), a leading opposition party in Uganda.
According to reports, Gen. Muhoozi had boasted on social media about taking Eddie Mutwe to his basement and teaching him Runyankore, while allegedly torturing him.
Eddie Mutwe was later released to the police and is currently on remand in prison facing charges, including assaulting a journalist, which his lawyers deny.
The NUP has faced resistance from the government, including restrictions on holding party meetings and access to their headquarters at Makerere Kavule, despite being a registered party in Uganda.
The party’s activities have been hampered by the government’s actions, raising concerns about the state of democracy and freedom of expression in the country.
In his speech, President Museveni emphasized the importance of disciplined democracy and urged politicians to speak in a manner that does not intimidate or incite citizens. “You must speak well in public; do not resort to negative speech,” he said.
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