Ssemujju Explains President Museveni’s Dynasty Project
Watch Video where Kira Municipality member of Parliament, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda explains the blatant abuse of Uganda’s Constitution
Ugandan constitution bars serving army officers from participating in partisan politics. The very reason argument against President Museveni’s maintenance of army representatives in Parliament has always been cited as an issue which must be revoked in the much needed electoral reforms ordered by court since 2001.
Uganda Today Edition: President Museveni’s Dynasty Project: The Blatant Abuse of Uganda’s Constitution
Kampala, Uganda – The political landscape of Uganda continues to be shaped by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s long-standing rule, now extending into an outright attempt at establishing a dynastic succession. The latest developments surrounding the active political engagements of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni’s son and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), lay bare the extent of constitutional abuse orchestrated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
NRM’s Complicity in Undermining Constitutionalism
The Constitution of Uganda, under Article 208(2), explicitly mandates that the UPDF shall be non-partisan and subordinate to civilian authority. Additionally, Section 99 of the UPDF Act criminalizes any direct political involvement by serving military officers. Despite these clear legal provisions, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has actively engaged in political activities, organizing nationwide campaigns under the guise of “patriotic engagements” and rallying support for his political aspirations.
The NRM Members of Parliament and government ministers have not only failed to uphold their constitutional duty but have actively facilitated this abuse. By openly endorsing Gen. Muhoozi’s political activities, they validate the unconstitutional entrenchment of a political dynasty that threatens the democratic fabric of Uganda.
Museveni’s Double Standards: Army in Politics When It Serves Him
A glaring contradiction in Museveni’s governance is his insistence on maintaining 10 army representatives in Parliament, a practice that contradicts the principle of a politically neutral military. This move, sustained by Article 78(1)(c) of the Constitution, serves as a mechanism for consolidating power rather than fostering national stability. It further entrenches military influence in governance, subordinating the army to Museveni’s personal rule rather than to constitutional order.
A Parliament That Serves Museveni, Not the People
Uganda’s Parliament, primarily dominated by NRM legislators, has devolved into a rubber stamp for Museveni’s interests. The same MPs who should be holding the executive accountable are instead cheerleaders for a scheme that violates the Constitution. Their inaction and deliberate support for Muhoozi’s political engagements illustrate a tragic reality: Uganda’s legislative arm is more invested in pleasing Museveni than in upholding democratic principles.
The Dangerous Path Ahead
The continuous constitutional abuses pose a grave danger to Uganda’s political stability. If serving army officers are permitted to engage in partisan politics with impunity, it sets a precedent that erodes democratic governance. Additionally, Museveni’s orchestrated dynastic transition undermines Uganda’s progress towards a functional democracy, replacing meritocratic leadership with hereditary rule.
The question remains: Will Ugandans accept this blatant disregard for constitutional order, or will they rise to reclaim their democratic rights? The future of Uganda’s governance hangs in the balance, and history will judge the actions—or inaction—of its leaders.
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