Journalist Pascal Zachary–on his blog Africa Works–argues that the protests in Uganda that started April 4, are strategically “ill-timed” and that opposition leader Kizza Besigye (shot in the hand, and in jail at present), while brave, can only take the movement against Life President Yoweri Museveni so far:
The [current] protests seem ill-timed. They should have come before the national election, not afterwards. Besigye is brave and consistent in his criticisms of Museveni’s cronyism, and excessive spending on military equipment. Yet he lacks strong tactical instincts and his failure to galvanize the diverse opponents of Museveni into a overwhelming political movement indicates that perhaps the time has come for his to step aside and allow a younger, more creative opposition leader to tackle the enormous task of forcing Museveni from power.
Read the rest here.
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..as much as you would like to criticize Dr Bisegye. I see him as one of the few individuals ready and ever willing to challenge Musevenin. He is willing to represent a vast number of people…even if it means being shot or thrown to prison. Typical indeed – Museveni is jury and judge. Uganda is so full of cowards! Just take a look at what’s happening in North Africa…..people are ready to die for what they (democracy) believe. Not in Uganda – in all acounts. Ugandans would rather put up with Museveni as along as it takes. Yeah, they would rather put up with his (Museveni’s) corruption, human-rights abuse, dictatorial leadership and many more. Take for instance, a simple “walk to work” demo. Museveni and his (police) henchmen made a real meal out that demo. There was no need of arresting anyone for something which is a basic human-right. My heart goes to the few people who are willing to speak out on behalf of the vast cowards.
…what a mess. Thank God I don’t live in Uganda!
we know what a biased journalist is expected of..plz keep it to your self Pascal Zachary. u dont know uganda??
Try to be objective if Museveni has not left why do you want Besigye to go. Yet Museveni is older than Besigye