{UAH} AFTER CHRIS RWAKASISI ( HE OF THE RWANDAN SOLUTION), NOW SEJUSA, IS MUSEVENI BECOMING TOLERANT OR JUST SETTING HIS TRAPS?
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IS MUSEVENI BECOMING TOLERANT OR IS JUST SETTING HIS TRAPS?
The state of Uganda that got its independence 52 years ago has never had a democratic change of government. In all changes of governments, the military has in ONE
way or the other had a hand. In 1966 the first President of the country was attacked by the army on the orders of the then Prime Minister Dr. Apollo Milton Obote leading to his overthrow and exile. In 1971 President Militon Obote was overthrown by the military that brought the nine years of military government under General Iddi Amin. In 1979 the Iddi Amin led military government was overthrown following an invasion by neighbouring Tanzania. Six months later President Yusuf Lule was overthrown by the 'men in uniform' (the Military Commission where Museveni was the Deputy Chairman). One year later President Godfrey Binaisa was also overthrown by the same 'men in uniform' simply because he questioned their 'recruitment race' (FRONASA Vs UNLA) between Museveni and the 'Os' to swell their numbers. The Military Commission took over government till December 1980 when general elections brought in Dr. Milton Obote as President. In 1985 the army led by the Army Commander Gen Tito Okello overthrew Obote. Six months later in Jan 1986, Museven led his NRA to overthrow the Gen Tito Okello government.
Since taking over power 29 years ago, Museveni has been preoccupied with averting a recurrence of a military coup simply because having been a key player in most of the military takeovers in Uganda, he has mastered the art of containing the political lust of his military lieutenants. This is what he averted to when he stated that: "This is not a mere change of guards but a fundamental change" during his swearing in speech on 26th January 1986. To achieve this he has deliberately refused to professionalise the army so that no formal military structures are put in place. Instead he has personalized the security forces as a private security enterprise where he is the Alpha and Omega in its management. He can hire and fire at will, he can deploy, appoint, disappoint, promote, demote, dismiss, and render redundant (Katebe) any individual army officer no matter the rank. He can create and abolish any structure of the security forces at his convenience. He has severely destroyed the CAREERS and future of army officers whom he has suspected of harboring divergent political views. He has selectively allowed army officers to accumulate unimaginable wealth through diversion of military resources so that unlike the past armies, top officers have an economic stake in the system.
Above all he has severely warned politicians both in his party and opposition against straying into 'his army' thus: "I will send Besigye six feet deep if he dares stray into the arena of my army." He warned his former Vice President Bukenya against alleged night meetings with 'his' army officers. Indeed Museveni to some extent can tolerate political dissent as longer as it does not have any links to the security services. However recent events seem to suggest either a change of heart or his usual tactic of encircling his political opponents before striking them. In the mid 90s Gen Ssejusa attempted to leave the army after showing signs of allying with the opposition politicians but Museveni worked around the clock to block his retirement. changeofguards.blogspot.ca Since then the Gen. was rendered redundant and treated with suspicion until in mid 2013 when he fled to London. His aides were arrested and charged with treason whereby the Gen is the prime suspect. While in exile, the Gen got involved in actions aimed at challenging Museveni's presidency through unconstitutional means (military option). Museveni panicked and resorted to donning military uniform and carrying an AK 47 assault rifle most of the time before stating thus: "he knows my address; ........we have been waiting for him." Indeed, in December 2014 Gen Ssejusa returned to Uganda following a deal that was approved by Museveni. Since his return the Gen has defiantly CONTINUED to drum for regime change. Some opposition leaders like Norbert Mao have even publicly appealed to the Gen to use his influence in the army to tap into the soldiers' support for regime change. Criminal as such a call (incitement of members of the army) is, Museveni has neither protested nor issued stern warning. Amidst all this seemingly change of heart, Museveni is just grappling with another battle to neutralise his former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi for suspected desire to eye the presidency. Surprisingly, Museveni seems to be either tolerating Gen Ssejusa for some sinister motives or he is laying the trap. For the first time in the history of Uganda and against the law, a serving army officer has overtly formed a political organisation. On the contrary, are we about to see Museveni giving more concessions just to hoodwink the world as he pushes ahead with his life presidency project or it is just because he is over confident that he has so much personalised the army that no one can use it to overthrow him???? We are yet to see if the alleged PRA rebel suspect Captain Amon Byarugaba in detention without trial since 2003 will also be set free!
INFORMATION IS POWER
way or the other had a hand. In 1966 the first President of the country was attacked by the army on the orders of the then Prime Minister Dr. Apollo Milton Obote leading to his overthrow and exile. In 1971 President Militon Obote was overthrown by the military that brought the nine years of military government under General Iddi Amin. In 1979 the Iddi Amin led military government was overthrown following an invasion by neighbouring Tanzania. Six months later President Yusuf Lule was overthrown by the 'men in uniform' (the Military Commission where Museveni was the Deputy Chairman). One year later President Godfrey Binaisa was also overthrown by the same 'men in uniform' simply because he questioned their 'recruitment race' (FRONASA Vs UNLA) between Museveni and the 'Os' to swell their numbers. The Military Commission took over government till December 1980 when general elections brought in Dr. Milton Obote as President. In 1985 the army led by the Army Commander Gen Tito Okello overthrew Obote. Six months later in Jan 1986, Museven led his NRA to overthrow the Gen Tito Okello government.Since taking over power 29 years ago, Museveni has been preoccupied with averting a recurrence of a military coup simply because having been a key player in most of the military takeovers in Uganda, he has mastered the art of containing the political lust of his military lieutenants. This is what he averted to when he stated that: "This is not a mere change of guards but a fundamental change" during his swearing in speech on 26th January 1986. To achieve this he has deliberately refused to professionalise the army so that no formal military structures are put in place. Instead he has personalized the security forces as a private security enterprise where he is the Alpha and Omega in its management. He can hire and fire at will, he can deploy, appoint, disappoint, promote, demote, dismiss, and render redundant (Katebe) any individual army officer no matter the rank. He can create and abolish any structure of the security forces at his convenience. He has severely destroyed the CAREERS
and future of army officers whom he has suspected of harboring divergent political views. He has selectively allowed army officers to accumulate unimaginable wealth through diversion of military resources so that unlike the past armies, top officers have an economic stake in the system. Above all he has severely warned politicians both in his party and opposition against straying into 'his army' thus: "I will send Besigye six feet deep if he dares stray into the arena of my army." He warned his former Vice President Bukenya against alleged night meetings with 'his' army officers. Indeed Museveni to some extent can tolerate political dissent as longer as it does not have any links to the security services. However recent events seem to suggest either a change of heart or his usual tactic of encircling his political opponents before striking them. In the mid 90s Gen Ssejusa attempted to leave the army after showing signs of allying with the opposition politicians but Museveni worked around the clock to block his retirement. changeofguards.blogspot.ca Since then the Gen. was rendered redundant and treated with suspicion until in mid 2013 when he fled to London. His aides were arrested and charged with treason whereby the Gen is the prime suspect. While in exile, the Gen got involved in actions aimed at challenging Museveni's presidency through unconstitutional means (military option). Museveni panicked and resorted to donning military uniform and carrying an AK 47 assault rifle most of the time before stating thus: "he knows my address; ........we have been waiting for him." Indeed, in December 2014 Gen Ssejusa returned to Uganda following a deal that was approved by Museveni. Since his return the Gen has defiantly CONTINUED
to drum for regime change. Some opposition leaders like Norbert Mao have even publicly appealed to the Gen to use his influence in the army to tap into the soldiers' support for regime change. Criminal as such a call (incitement of members of the army) is, Museveni has neither protested nor issued stern warning. Amidst all this seemingly change of heart, Museveni is just grappling with another battle to neutralise his former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi for suspected desire to eye the presidency. Surprisingly, Museveni seems to be either tolerating Gen Ssejusa for some sinister motives or he is laying the trap. For the first time in the history of Uganda and against the law, a serving army officer has overtly formed a political organisation. On the contrary, are we about to see Museveni giving more concessions just to hoodwink the world as he pushes ahead with his life presidency project or it is just because he is over confident that he has so much personalised the army that no one can use it to overthrow him???? We are yet to see if the alleged PRA rebel suspect Captain Amon Byarugaba in detention without trial since 2003 will also be set free!INFORMATION IS POWER
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