They said it....

Feb 10, 2004

Time has come for UPC to stop practicing diversionary politics. If he thinks we are not representative of the opposition, what mandate has he got to speak for UPC? Who elected him<br> — Nelson Ocheger, Action Party boss attacking UPC Dr. Rwanyarare for describing him as a ‘Movement consultantâ€

Time has come for UPC to stop practicing diversionary politics. If he thinks we are not representative of the opposition, what mandate has he got to speak for UPC? Who elected him
— Nelson Ocheger, Action Party boss attacking UPC Dr. Rwanyarare for describing him as a ‘Movement consultant’.

Even if you hire a million people to find that Bill, which was assented to by the President on August 31, you will not find it until the coming of Jesus again— Ssekandi the Speaker of Parliament , refuting Supreme Court declaration that the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill was hurriedly assented to on August 31, 2000.

I would like to assure the country that the Supreme Court judgement doesn’t expressly or by implication question the legality of the Movement political system, election of the President and the MPs — Francis Ayume, dispelling speculation that nullification of the Constitutional Amendment Act 2000 left legality of the Government in question.

The UPDF has never had untouchables. Regardless of where you come from or who you are, discipline must be maintained at all levels, — Army Commander Maj. Gen. Nyakairima, on rumours that senior officers charged in the Court Martial were merely victims of a purge targeting anti-third term elements.

I know dirty things about some of you because in the ministry, we get all sorts of information about you but I will not say it now— Prof. Kabwegyere, local government minister speaking to district chairpersons and mayors in Kampala recently, about rampant corruption in tender awards.

I cannot say one thing and change it the next day. I believe in my integrity...There is no way I can change my mind and support life presidency,
—Miria Matembe, former ethics minister commenting on reports that she and other Movement MPs who attended a retreat at Kyankwanzi unanimously agreed to support proposal to lift the presidential two-term limit.

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