{UAH} GEN. SSEJUSA'S RETURN AND THE SPY MYSTERY Gen. Ssejusa's return to Uganda from exile in the UK is generating alot of debate as to whether he had been on a mission to spy on Ugandans in the diaspora. While Museveni's 28 years hold on power faces both armed and democratic opposition, much of such opposition is based more in the region than in the diaspora. The two remaining armed groups i.e ADF and LRA are based in the DRC and CAR respectively. During the late 80s and 90s the LRA enjoyed tremendous support from Ugandans in the diaspora but it has since then faded. The ADF is reported to draw its external support from support based in the region and in particular the Horn of Africa though its leader Jamil Mukulu is said to be a regular visitor to London. Most of the Ugandans in exile left in the mid 80s following the overthrow of the UPC government and the Military junta. More exiles followed during the northern region insurgency. Some other Ugandans who are the majority have also settl

GEN. SSEJUSA'S RETURN AND THE SPY MYSTERY

Gen. Ssejusa's return to Uganda from exile in the UK is generating alot of debate as to whether he had been on a mission to spy on Ugandans in the diaspora. While Museveni's 28 years hold on power faces both armed and democratic opposition, much of such opposition is based more in the region than in the diaspora. The two remaining armed groups i.e ADF and LRA are based in the DRC and CAR respectively. During the late 80s and 90s the LRA enjoyed tremendous support from Ugandans in the diaspora but it has since then faded. The ADF is reported to draw its external support from support based in the region and in particular the Horn of Africa though its leader Jamil Mukulu is said to be a regular visitor to London.

Most of the Ugandans in exile left in the mid 80s following the overthrow of the UPC government and the Military junta. More exiles followed during the northern region insurgency. Some other Ugandans who are the majority have also settled in the diaspora for various reasons including the search for better economic prospects. It is this later group that Museveni commends and supports for their contribution to Uganda's economic development. Some other Ugandans left following the disputed elections since 2001, the Reform Agenda/shadowy PRA rebel activities. This last group is mainly based in the Scandinavia and South Africa. There are some Ugandans in the diaspora who are committed to the change of regime in Uganda and they found an asset in the Gen. Ssejusa exile and they now feel let down by his return to Uganda. Prior to Gen Ssejusa's exile, there was nothing so serious that was being organised by these Ugandans in the diaspora such that it required Museveni to dispatch a whole Gen and Intelligence coordinator to infiltrate and spy on their activities. However, among Ugandans in the diaspora there has always been and CONTINUES to be Museveni;s spies. Gen Ssejusa too must have become their key target hence why he had to be put on UK special protection.

Its a fact that while in exile Gen. Ssejusa mobilised some of these Ugandans and if there are any treasonous plans that were laid down i.e rebel activities or procurement of arms, we shall see these rebels being captured and arms being intercepted. In such a scenario, Gen. Ssejusa would only be accused as a co-conspirator since he cant be a witness. For those who may have had intimate discussions with the Gen. while he was in exile, it would be prudent to keep to yourself whatever transpired unless he (Gen) is the first ONE to do so and then you will have a right of reply in rebuttal. Therefore, it was too early for Mr. Olara Amii to disclose the attempted link with the LRA as quoted by The Monitor newspaper.  

Let us give the former exiled Gen the benefit of doubt. His subsequent conduct in Uganda and the actions or inaction by the Museveni regime against who are now in fear of having been spied on, will determine if he had been in exile for purposes of spying or not. This spy speculation has the effect of benefiting Museveni as oppressed Ugandans fear to trust each other. Moreover, there are counter-checks in CONFIRMING whether some one is a spy or not. For example, the 'spy' Gen would have moved alot in different countries to meet different Ugandans, he would have been easily accessible by individuals and organisations who wished to contact him, or he would have pretended to be seeking the help of his victims to lure young men into rebellion and the procurement of and smuggling of weapons into Uganda. Am not exonerating Gen Ssejusa but am trying to highlight the fact that there is no credible intelligence from among the diaspora Ugandans worthy gathering for one year and a half by a Gen.May be Gen Ssejusa has been contracted by Museveni to return to Uganda and infiltrate the opposition on the ground. Some prudent journalist should get a comment from the UK home office since the Gen. was an asylum seeker there. Gen. Ssejusa also needs to allay the worries and speculations surrounding his return; that is if his public statements are not curtailed. 
Much as I would have wished to expound further over the issue, am constrained by the fact that my correct analysis might cause more damage than good. 

INFORMATION IS POWER

Posted by Uganda - A Change of Guards! a

Gen. Ssejusa's return to Uganda from exile in the UK is generating alot of debate as to whether he had been on a mission to spy on Ugandans in the diaspora. While Museveni's 28 years hold on power faces both armed and democratic opposition, much of such opposition is based more in the region than in the diaspora. The two remaining armed groups i.e ADF and LRA are based in the DRC and CAR respectively. During the late 80s and 90s the LRA enjoyed tremendous support from Ugandans in the diaspora but it has since then faded. The ADF is reported to draw its external support from support based in the region and in particular the Horn of Africa though its leader Jamil Mukulu is said to be a regular visitor to London.

Most of the Ugandans in exile left in the mid 80s following the overthrow of the UPC government and the Military junta. More exiles followed during the northern region insurgency. Some other Ugandans who are the majority have also settled in the diaspora for various reasons including the search for better economic prospects. It is this later group that Museveni commends and supports for their contribution to Uganda's economic development. Some other Ugandans left following the disputed elections since 2001, the Reform Agenda/shadowy PRA rebel activities. This last group is mainly based in the Scandinavia and South Africa. There are some Ugandans in the diaspora who are committed to the change of regime in Uganda and they found an asset in the Gen. Ssejusa exile and they now feel let down by his return to Uganda. Prior to Gen Ssejusa's exile, there was nothing so serious that was being organised by these Ugandans in the diaspora such that it required Museveni to dispatch a whole Gen and Intelligence coordinator to infiltrate and spy on their activities. However, among Ugandans in the diaspora there has always been and CONTINUES to be Museveni;s spies. Gen Ssejusa too must have become their key target hence why he had to be put on UK special protection.

Its a fact that while in exile Gen. Ssejusa mobilised some of these Ugandans and if there are any treasonous plans that were laid down i.e rebel activities or procurement of arms, we shall see these rebels being captured and arms being intercepted. In such a scenario, Gen. Ssejusa would only be accused as a co-conspirator since he cant be a witness. For those who may have had intimate discussions with the Gen. while he was in exile, it would be prudent to keep to yourself whatever transpired unless he (Gen) is the first ONE to do so and then you will have a right of reply in rebuttal. Therefore, it was too early for Mr. Olara Amii to disclose the attempted link with the LRA as quoted by The Monitor newspaper.  

Let us give the former exiled Gen the benefit of doubt. His subsequent conduct in Uganda and the actions or inaction by the Museveni regime against who are now in fear of having been spied on, will determine if he had been in exile for purposes of spying or not. This spy speculation has the effect of benefiting Museveni as oppressed Ugandans fear to trust each other. Moreover, there are counter-checks in CONFIRMING whether some one is a spy or not. For example, the 'spy' Gen would have moved alot in different countries to meet different Ugandans, he would have been easily accessible by individuals and organisations who wished to contact him, or he would have pretended to be seeking the help of his victims to lure young men into rebellion and the procurement of and smuggling of weapons into Uganda. Am not exonerating Gen Ssejusa but am trying to highlight the fact that there is no credible intelligence from among the diaspora Ugandans worthy gathering for one year and a half by a Gen.May be Gen Ssejusa has been contracted by Museveni to return to Uganda and infiltrate the opposition on the ground. Some prudent journalist should get a comment from the UK home office since the Gen. was an asylum seeker there. Gen. Ssejusa also needs to allay the worries and speculations surrounding his return; that is if his public statements are not curtailed. 
Much as I would have wished to expound further over the issue, am constrained by the fact that my correct analysis might cause more damage than good. 

INFORMATION IS POWER

Posted by Uganda - A Change of Guards! a

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