Ugandan President Museveni alleges foreign backing of opposition demonstrations. Image shows Museveni and Kenya’s President Ruto. IMAGE: UGC
In Summary:
1) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claims foreign groups are sponsoring planned anti-corruption protests.
2) Museveni warns of consequences for those attempting to cause chaos through illegal demonstrations.
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has alleged that foreign entities are behind the anti-corruption demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday, July 23.
In a national address on Saturday, July 20, Museveni accused unnamed foreign groups of collaborating with opposition forces to incite unrest in the country.
The president specifically targeted what he referred to as “unfair” elements, asserting that while his administration focuses on wealth creation, certain opposition members are working with foreign interests to foment chaos through riots, illegal demonstrations, and disruptive processions.
He stated, “Finally, a word about people I will describe as unfair for now, out of politeness. While we the wealth creators are busy creating wealth for Uganda, some elements, some of them from the opposition, are always working with the foreigners to foment chaos in Uganda – riots, illegal demonstrations, illegal, and inconsiderate processions, etc.”
Museveni expressed his disapproval of these planned protests, labeling them as unfair and inconsiderate. He issued a stern warning to those involved, stating that his government would take action if necessary to maintain order.
The president emphasized his commitment to defending Uganda’s “revolutionary path,” as he has done in the past.
Museveni emphasized, “These people are unfair and inconsiderate, and they should check themselves, or we shall have no alternative but to check them. What right, then, do some actors have to seek to generate chaotic behaviours? We have defended the direction of Uganda’s revolutionary path in the past and we shall defend it even more now.”
This accusation comes in response to plans by a group of young Ugandans, identified as Generation Z, to hold anti-corruption demonstrations.
Museveni’s statements echo similar sentiments expressed by other leaders in the region who have attributed domestic unrest to foreign interference.
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