{UAH} AGAIN, WHY "THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT"?

Following the recent launch of a Venezuela-style Peoples Government in Uganda, I am yet to see its political manifesto/roadmap. As I focus on the political issues rather than the local political personalities involved, it might therefore be necessary to understand where exactly does the Ugandan version of an opposition 'Peoples Government' draw its political legitimacy from? Hopefully the people of Uganda will soon see any reasons transcribed political point by political point.
Secondly, is it inspired by recent political events in Venezuela, or is the Venezuelan opposition and its international backers inspired by the 2016 events in Uganda where we also saw two inauguration ceremonies similar to what just happened in Venezuela? And if yes, is the Ugandan 'Peoples Government' also counting on foreign political recognition like is the case in Venezuela?
I ask this bearing in mind that Uganda's oil reserves are insignificant compared to the quantities reportedly being fought for politically by world powers in the Venezuela crisis.
And in any case, a major American corporation(GE Oil & Gas) has recently grabbed the contract for building and operating Uganda's refinery. A contract reportedly fought for tooth and nail by the US embassy in Kampala. The plan is for this refinery to supply all the fuel needs for Uganda, with the remainder exported to neighbouring countries in the region. Those who might not understand what such contracts actually translate to in terms of global partnerships and major foreign political and economic support to a regime, well they might want to first study political science and international relations, or read a book titled "The Economic Hitman" which basically explains that when it comes to global business for western corporations, their governments are ready to abandon any pretence to democratic values and will support any regime that provides business to their multinational corporations. The Uganda refinery project is estimated at $4.3bn dollars.
Thirdly, it might be necessary that Uganda's newly launched 'People's Government' tells the people of Uganda, in its own words, exactly why, in their view, the NRM government of Yoweri Museveni is therefore illegitimate?
The Ugandan people might really want to see this laid down political point by political point as well, and then make an informed decision for themselves wether their aspirations and will are represented by this new political manoeuvre called "The Peoples Government/Assembly".
The sensible expectation would have been that any well drafted political manifesto on which a People's Assembly is based, would have been made available for the Ugandan peoples prior input and perusal for a basic assessment of its true merits and value to the actual people of Uganda.
Such a document would also provide all stake holders (local and/or foreign) with the platform on which to judge whether or not the Peoples government has the ideological and political clout to be the national solution to the local political dilemmas and continued dictatorship conundrums in Uganda, and whether or not it can be a credible force for good not only in Uganda, but also regionally, continentally and in global/international matters (for example it's position in WTO Free trade agreements, climate change, Peace in the Middle East, African integration, policy on meaningful Foreign Direct Investment, infrastructure development, fighting the widespread endemic corruption, stimulating African innovation, supporting a robust education system, strengthening gender equality, supporting sustainable development ...etc.)
Though the most important political concern to the people of  Uganda at this point in history could be summarized as follows: Can this Peoples Government be the solution to the internal socio-economic and political problems from which the People's Government itself has been forced to arise from? While the untold idea seems to be that foreign powers might now jump in and demand regime change (as is the current case against President Maduro in Venezuela), I wonder if Western Ambassadors in Uganda, especially those whose governments back home are deeply involved in the recognizing Venezuela's People's Government', would be comfortable responding to queries about the Ugandan Peoples Government.
Clearly the similarities are unmistakeable in both political situations.
Meanwhile, as we watch Venezuela and the pressure by mainly NATO countries against the Maduro presidency, how sure are we that this new political tactic by opposition movements is the solution, and might not instead end up being the failed NATO remedy that actually perpetuates, worsens and clogs a country's political pipeline towards real individual rights and freedoms, genuine submission of rulers to the will of the people, and a definite bye-bye to any group of individuals clinging to power, including by so-called "constitutional means" as is the case in many African countries ever since Uganda also started this trend with the 2005 term limits constitutional amendments?

I would really appreciate if all the stakeholders in the Ugandan situation (including the local political leadership  and the Western diplomatic missions in Kampala) could clarify on these legitimate questions.

Thank You!

Lumumba Hussein Amin
Kampala, Uganda.
20th February 2019

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