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“The Ugandan people turned out to vote in multiparty national elections on January 14 despite an environment of intimidation & fear.
We are deeply troubled by the many credible reports of security force violence during the pre-election period & election irregularities...
We are deeply troubled by the many credible reports of security force violence during the pre-election period & election irregularities...
...during the polls. We strongly urge independent, credible, impartial, & thorough investigations into these reports & that those responsible be held accountable. We condemn the continuing attacks on political candidates & urge the government to respect their human rights...
...& fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of expression. We are gravely concerned by harassment of & continued threats to civil society.
Finally, we note the continued nationwide shutdown of the Internet & call for its immediate restoration along with that...
Finally, we note the continued nationwide shutdown of the Internet & call for its immediate restoration along with that...
1. I really dislike labels & cancellations.
I think we’ve beaten around issues, for far too long. Yes Sowore supported Buhari in 2015, but he’s consistently opposed Buhari’s tyranny & maladministration. For me, that’s enough.
Age shouldn’t be a LIMITER for choosing a president.
I think we’ve beaten around issues, for far too long. Yes Sowore supported Buhari in 2015, but he’s consistently opposed Buhari’s tyranny & maladministration. For me, that’s enough.
Age shouldn’t be a LIMITER for choosing a president.
2. Look at George Weah today. He is young (at least in the African context), he achieved everything in soccer but failing in leadership.
George Weah became the monster he once criticized. Atiku supported Buhari with cash & a private jet in 2015.
George Weah became the monster he once criticized. Atiku supported Buhari with cash & a private jet in 2015.
3. But for me, I’ll rather look beyond all of that & rather focus on his achievements with Obasanjo. Judge Atiku on that, & the things he wants to do.
Bobi Wine is another young, energetic revolutionist. The future of Africa is bright with more young people going into politics.
Bobi Wine is another young, energetic revolutionist. The future of Africa is bright with more young people going into politics.
What are @HEBobiwine chances of this and that.....? NOTHING!
He is shaking the tree - the loose branches will drop. Nature will take its course. History and time is on his side.
He is shaking the tree - the loose branches will drop. Nature will take its course. History and time is on his side.
The competition for power is not a zero sum game. The avenue through which it is done, politics, is a zero-sum status game. #UgandaDecides2021
Weak and fragile systems have no mechanisms to test and falsify ideas. The outcome is death! #UgandaDecides2021
