{UAH} NRM chairman warns against cliques in the party, urges leaders on poverty fight
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February 8, 2014
President Yoweri Museveni has warned that patriotic forces within his
party will undoubtedly resist and defeat any scheme, designed to
distract them from the cause of the Ugandan people based on the four
principles of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, social-economic
transformation and democracy.
"There is one little problem; lack of cohesion in the leadership of
NRM which you have witnessed over the past years. I would like to
advise those involved to restrain themselves. The forums are there to
discuss everything. Why, then, create cliques?" he said to cheering
from the party faithful currently attending a retreat at the National
Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
The ten day residential retreat of the NRM parliamentary Caucus is
being held under the theme "NRM Manifesto 2011 - 2016; progress,
challenges and opportunities. It is aimed at appreciating the progress
made by the ruling party in the implementation of its manifesto and
forge a way forward for the future.
The President reiterated his pledge made on the day of his first
swearing in ceremony at the steps of Parliament of causing a
fundamental change from ideological disorientation whose failures he
said had caused the death of over 800,000 Ugandans as well as wasted
development time and opportunities.
The President noted that his government has partially tackled most of
the strategic bottlenecks that are a hindrance to development
including democracy, infrastructural development and modernization of
(physical and social infrastructure development), human resource
development through education and health for all, private sector-led
growth, modernization of services such as hotels, banking, transport
etc, expanding of the market through regional integration (EAC,
COMESA, Tripartite etc) and the revival of some sectors of agriculture
such as plantations, large scale farmers and some of the medium scale
farmers.
"We addressed ideological disorientation right from 1965 when we
formed the third force in the hitherto, sectarian politics of Uganda
through our student group; that is why we have been able to build a
viable liberation movement, a viable Army and ensured stability for
the last 28 years; nevertheless, some groups still try to push
sectarian ideas around tribes, religion and gender chauvinism; we
politely try to correct these groups so that they do not, again, waste
our development time; if, however, they persist, we shall have to
confront them," he said.
Emphasizing the issue of ideology, President Museveni said that he had
talked to former Egyptian President Muhamad Morsi who belonged to the
Moslem Brotherhood Party and had wondered what Uganda would be like if
his party was founded on the Christian Brotherhood.
"I told him, what would happen if I started the Christian Brotherhood
party. What would happen to the rest of the people including the
Moslems? I said Mr. Morsi that is how somebody destroys his country.
It didn't take long and see what is happening there now. You can't
achieve much if you do not handle the issue of ideology," he said.
On the issue of a regional integrated market, President Museveni said
this is a tremendous stimulus to development.
"The deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Dr. Kasekende, told me a few days
ago that South Sudan alone was contributing US $ 450 million through
exports and US $ 250 million through remittances from Ugandans working
in South Sudan per annum before the troubles started there. This is
a total of US $ 700 million per annum from South Sudan alone. The
total aid we get from the Aid partners from outside is US $ 1,043
million per annum. Our exports to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi,
DRC, South Sudan and Egypt also amount to US $ 1,623.15 million per
annum [COMESA countries]," he said noting that regional integration
has been a success.
"We are also continuing to work hard for the realization of the East
African Federation so as to be able to deal with the strategic
aspects. The economies may be integrated. How about the politics?
How about the defence? How about the strategic security and
development (weapons development, Army development etc). We still
depend on weapons from the outside and the Armies are not developed to
World standards so as to guarantee the future of the African people.
The East African Federation will cure this. Even mutual assistance
faces obstacles as long as the issue of political integration is not
addressed.
The other day bloodletting went on in Kenya for weeks and we could not
do anything. Our present limited assistance to our brothers and
sisters in South Sudan is being referred to as "interference" from
outside by some groups. A Federated East Africa would not face these
distractions," he said.
The President said as far as the weak state is concerned, they have
built a strong political movement and a strong army.
"The Civil Service and the Judiciary still have problems of corruption
and ideological disorientation; therefore, the question of
restructuring the state is only partially addressed; even within the
movement (NRM) there are still problems of careerism, ambition,
intrigue, inadequate mobilization etc, although the movement is still
very popular because of the successes in ensuring security, developing
the economy etc," he said.
The president called for increased promotion of modern agro production
and warned against land fragmentation. He said one cannot talk of lack
of money because since 2001, through Local Government expenditure
under NAADS, government has pumped into the economy a total of Shs 828
billion, with NAADS getting Shs 150 billion every year.
"We have dismantled the parasitic NAADS structure that had been set
up. Much of the shillings 150 billion, through the normal extension
staff, will be used to provide seedlings to the small scale farmers,"
he said.
While listing a number of Uganda's rich mineral resources, President
Museveni said the future of Uganda is very bright.
"God gave us a lot of gifts. The NRM has been able to create the
atmosphere that was lacking to enable the exploitation of these gifts.
Additionally, the NRM has discovered these natural resources and has
created the capacity to guard them from greedy hands," he said before
calling on leaders to play their respective roles and promote
prosperity.
The NRM Secretary General who is also the Prime Minister Hon. Amama
Mbabazi said the retreat is a fellowship to compel members of
parliament and their party leaders to share ideas, ideals and
experiences and to rejuvenate their beliefs and to commit to the party
and to the movement government.
END
D.P.P.S
President Yoweri Museveni has warned that patriotic forces within his
party will undoubtedly resist and defeat any scheme, designed to
distract them from the cause of the Ugandan people based on the four
principles of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, social-economic
transformation and democracy.
"There is one little problem; lack of cohesion in the leadership of
NRM which you have witnessed over the past years. I would like to
advise those involved to restrain themselves. The forums are there to
discuss everything. Why, then, create cliques?" he said to cheering
from the party faithful currently attending a retreat at the National
Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
The ten day residential retreat of the NRM parliamentary Caucus is
being held under the theme "NRM Manifesto 2011 - 2016; progress,
challenges and opportunities. It is aimed at appreciating the progress
made by the ruling party in the implementation of its manifesto and
forge a way forward for the future.
The President reiterated his pledge made on the day of his first
swearing in ceremony at the steps of Parliament of causing a
fundamental change from ideological disorientation whose failures he
said had caused the death of over 800,000 Ugandans as well as wasted
development time and opportunities.
The President noted that his government has partially tackled most of
the strategic bottlenecks that are a hindrance to development
including democracy, infrastructural development and modernization of
(physical and social infrastructure development), human resource
development through education and health for all, private sector-led
growth, modernization of services such as hotels, banking, transport
etc, expanding of the market through regional integration (EAC,
COMESA, Tripartite etc) and the revival of some sectors of agriculture
such as plantations, large scale farmers and some of the medium scale
farmers.
"We addressed ideological disorientation right from 1965 when we
formed the third force in the hitherto, sectarian politics of Uganda
through our student group; that is why we have been able to build a
viable liberation movement, a viable Army and ensured stability for
the last 28 years; nevertheless, some groups still try to push
sectarian ideas around tribes, religion and gender chauvinism; we
politely try to correct these groups so that they do not, again, waste
our development time; if, however, they persist, we shall have to
confront them," he said.
Emphasizing the issue of ideology, President Museveni said that he had
talked to former Egyptian President Muhamad Morsi who belonged to the
Moslem Brotherhood Party and had wondered what Uganda would be like if
his party was founded on the Christian Brotherhood.
"I told him, what would happen if I started the Christian Brotherhood
party. What would happen to the rest of the people including the
Moslems? I said Mr. Morsi that is how somebody destroys his country.
It didn't take long and see what is happening there now. You can't
achieve much if you do not handle the issue of ideology," he said.
On the issue of a regional integrated market, President Museveni said
this is a tremendous stimulus to development.
"The deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Dr. Kasekende, told me a few days
ago that South Sudan alone was contributing US $ 450 million through
exports and US $ 250 million through remittances from Ugandans working
in South Sudan per annum before the troubles started there. This is
a total of US $ 700 million per annum from South Sudan alone. The
total aid we get from the Aid partners from outside is US $ 1,043
million per annum. Our exports to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi,
DRC, South Sudan and Egypt also amount to US $ 1,623.15 million per
annum [COMESA countries]," he said noting that regional integration
has been a success.
"We are also continuing to work hard for the realization of the East
African Federation so as to be able to deal with the strategic
aspects. The economies may be integrated. How about the politics?
How about the defence? How about the strategic security and
development (weapons development, Army development etc). We still
depend on weapons from the outside and the Armies are not developed to
World standards so as to guarantee the future of the African people.
The East African Federation will cure this. Even mutual assistance
faces obstacles as long as the issue of political integration is not
addressed.
The other day bloodletting went on in Kenya for weeks and we could not
do anything. Our present limited assistance to our brothers and
sisters in South Sudan is being referred to as "interference" from
outside by some groups. A Federated East Africa would not face these
distractions," he said.
The President said as far as the weak state is concerned, they have
built a strong political movement and a strong army.
"The Civil Service and the Judiciary still have problems of corruption
and ideological disorientation; therefore, the question of
restructuring the state is only partially addressed; even within the
movement (NRM) there are still problems of careerism, ambition,
intrigue, inadequate mobilization etc, although the movement is still
very popular because of the successes in ensuring security, developing
the economy etc," he said.
The president called for increased promotion of modern agro production
and warned against land fragmentation. He said one cannot talk of lack
of money because since 2001, through Local Government expenditure
under NAADS, government has pumped into the economy a total of Shs 828
billion, with NAADS getting Shs 150 billion every year.
"We have dismantled the parasitic NAADS structure that had been set
up. Much of the shillings 150 billion, through the normal extension
staff, will be used to provide seedlings to the small scale farmers,"
he said.
While listing a number of Uganda's rich mineral resources, President
Museveni said the future of Uganda is very bright.
"God gave us a lot of gifts. The NRM has been able to create the
atmosphere that was lacking to enable the exploitation of these gifts.
Additionally, the NRM has discovered these natural resources and has
created the capacity to guard them from greedy hands," he said before
calling on leaders to play their respective roles and promote
prosperity.
The NRM Secretary General who is also the Prime Minister Hon. Amama
Mbabazi said the retreat is a fellowship to compel members of
parliament and their party leaders to share ideas, ideals and
experiences and to rejuvenate their beliefs and to commit to the party
and to the movement government.
END
D.P.P.S
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