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This week, there has been talk about the bush war and what those involved in it fought for. Even the suggestion that the war wasn't fought for particular leaders to be presidents. Of course everyone has a right to their opinion, no matter how misguided. Here is mine.
This week, there has been talk about the bush war and what those involved in it fought for. Even the suggestion that the war wasn't fought for particular leaders to be presidents. Of course everyone has a right to their opinion, no matter how misguided. Here is mine.
Even in the early stages of the war, two ideologies had emerged. The first was that the war was a means to personal gain. As it became clearer that we would win, there were some that started talking about which houses in Kololo they would take and lives they would live...
The second was that power is a means to an end. That we were fighting for things much bigger than ourselves; freedom from oppression, the just application of the law and a Uganda that works for everyone. For those who subscribed to the first, the second was simply a PR front...
1. Congratulations @PatrickAmuriat on your hard fought & deserved win. FDC has spoken loud & clear. I wish you all the best in the challenges & opportunities that come with being @FDCOfficial1 President. It's been a great honor to serve & I thank God for it.
#CountryBeforeSelf
#CountryBeforeSelf
2. I would also like to thank my family who have unreservedly borne with the stress and strain of not only leading Uganda's biggest opposition party, but also the demands these had on my time. Thank you Julia, Bukama and Kakonge.
#CountryBeforeSelf
#CountryBeforeSelf
3. To my campaign team, supporters, delegates and all those that made all we did possible, thank you. Thank you for not only believing in me and my capabilities, but also in yours. Together, we showed Uganda what politics could be. What it should be. Thank you
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#CountryBeforeSelf
