The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has ruled out any possibility for the army officials to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni’s government.
This ruling come following a comment by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye who predicted that the army would plot a coup that will see an end of President Museveni’s rule.
Besigye, citing other countries where armies have mutinied or joined masses to overthrow their leaders — the latest being Mali two weeks ago, — said such was the likely end of President Museveni’s reign.
“Today you are talking of Museveni having strong military intelligence; but before you talk about intelligence; look at all these LDUs he is passing out daily. They have no food…Their expectations are high but he has nothing to give to them. Dictators own security apparatus, but in the final phases, they unite with the people in the demand for freedom because they themselves suffer more than the people,” Besigye said.
However according to the UPDF Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso, described Besigye as a liar making unfounded comments.
She added that the military is a highly disciplined force which could not stage a coup against the commander.
