Anyone planning violence should know that the government has the capacity to counter and defeat them, President Museveni has said.
Speaking at State House Entebbe as the country marked the 35th NRM/A Liberation Day, President Museveni congratulated Ugandans for holding peaceful elections. However, he had a terse warning to those contemplating mischief.
“I appeal to those thinking of violence to stop because it will not work. You are wasting your time. Don’t entertain any ideas about violence and intimidation,” he said.
President Museveni was announced winner of the January 14th presidential election with 58% of the vote, with Robert Kyagulanyi of the NUP party coming second with 34% of the vote.
Following a call by the day’s preacher, Msgnr Charles Kasibante, President Museveni said he had no problem talking to and working with his political opponents.
“Idi Amin’s son is a director of intelligence, Tito Okello’s son is my minister. Obote’s daughter-in-law is also a minister in our government. We don’t have any problem but we won’t tolerate violence,” said the President.
