{UAH} Uganda's General David Sejusa 'renounces violence'
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So you have now got your man Tinyefunza. I saw no reason why you had
to sweat blood because of the man. Remember, Tinyefunza is an
opportunist and has always been so. The national democratic struggle
can NEVER tie its main-mast to his sea-going principles. Never. I
would not go so far as to say he is Kayibanda's spy, but any sensible
opposition figure would be very careful about consorting with such a
maverick and opportunist.
George Okello
Uganda's General David Sejusa 'renounces violence'
15 December 2014From the section Africa
There are no plans to arrest Mr Sejusa, the government says
A renegade Ugandan general who returned to Kampala from exile on
Sunday has agreed to renounce violence and abide by the law, the
government has said.
David Sejusa had been living in the UK since 2013 after claiming that
President Yoweri Museveni was grooming his son to be Uganda's next
leader.
Mr Sejusa also claimed that anyone opposed to Mr Museveni's succession
plan risked being killed.
The Ugandan government has repeatedly denied the existence of any such plan.
"He [Mr Sejusa] negotiated his return. The government facilitated him
with a ticket. For now we consider him a free man as his cases are
being looked into," said government spokesman Ofwono Opondo.
Mounting criticism
The army has previously raised the prospect of prosecuting Mr Sejusa
for treason but Mr Opondo said there were no current plans for an
arrest.
There has been no immediate comment by Mr Sejusa, who has gone to his
country home in central Uganda.
His return from exile came a day before Uganda's ruling party holds a
conference during which Mr Museveni, 70, is expected to be named as
its presidential candidate for the election in 2016.
President Museveni denies planning to install his son as his successor
Mr Sejusa had been viewed as a close ally of Mr Museveni until he went
into exile.
He fought in the guerrilla conflict that brought the president to
power in 1986.
However, he subsequently became critical of the rapid promotion within
the army of Mr Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is now a
brigadier-general in charge of special forces.
During his exile, Mr Sejusa spoke of Ugandans being "hostages" to a
"family clique".
Unless there was significant change, "we shall have to force him [Mr
Museveni] out", he told the BBC.
Analysts said the deal for Mr Sejusa's return may have been partly
motivated by a wish on the part of the government to stop such a
senior figure from joining the opposition.
Criticism of Mr Museveni's rule has mounted in recent years, with
opponents accusing him of failing to curb corruption, suppressing
dissent and monopolising power.
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So you have now got your man Tinyefunza. I saw no reason why you had
to sweat blood because of the man. Remember, Tinyefunza is an
opportunist and has always been so. The national democratic struggle
can NEVER tie its main-mast to his sea-going principles. Never. I
would not go so far as to say he is Kayibanda's spy, but any sensible
opposition figure would be very careful about consorting with such a
maverick and opportunist.
George Okello
Uganda's General David Sejusa 'renounces violence'
15 December 2014From the section Africa
There are no plans to arrest Mr Sejusa, the government says
A renegade Ugandan general who returned to Kampala from exile on
Sunday has agreed to renounce violence and abide by the law, the
government has said.
David Sejusa had been living in the UK since 2013 after claiming that
President Yoweri Museveni was grooming his son to be Uganda's next
leader.
Mr Sejusa also claimed that anyone opposed to Mr Museveni's succession
plan risked being killed.
The Ugandan government has repeatedly denied the existence of any such plan.
"He [Mr Sejusa] negotiated his return. The government facilitated him
with a ticket. For now we consider him a free man as his cases are
being looked into," said government spokesman Ofwono Opondo.
Mounting criticism
The army has previously raised the prospect of prosecuting Mr Sejusa
for treason but Mr Opondo said there were no current plans for an
arrest.
There has been no immediate comment by Mr Sejusa, who has gone to his
country home in central Uganda.
His return from exile came a day before Uganda's ruling party holds a
conference during which Mr Museveni, 70, is expected to be named as
its presidential candidate for the election in 2016.
President Museveni denies planning to install his son as his successor
Mr Sejusa had been viewed as a close ally of Mr Museveni until he went
into exile.
He fought in the guerrilla conflict that brought the president to
power in 1986.
However, he subsequently became critical of the rapid promotion within
the army of Mr Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is now a
brigadier-general in charge of special forces.
During his exile, Mr Sejusa spoke of Ugandans being "hostages" to a
"family clique".
Unless there was significant change, "we shall have to force him [Mr
Museveni] out", he told the BBC.
Analysts said the deal for Mr Sejusa's return may have been partly
motivated by a wish on the part of the government to stop such a
senior figure from joining the opposition.
Criticism of Mr Museveni's rule has mounted in recent years, with
opponents accusing him of failing to curb corruption, suppressing
dissent and monopolising power.
Linkedin More on this story
Uganda's Muhoozi Kainerugaba denies 'monarchy' plan
24 June 2013
Uganda's David Sejusa: 'Oppose Museveni's monarchy'
18 June 2013
Video Ugandan General Sejusa vows to 'unseat President Museveni'
18 June 2013
Yoweri Museveni in profile
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or Abbey Semuwemba at: abbeysemuwemba@gmail.com.
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