CORRIDORS OF POWER

Mar 15, 2005

<b>They said it</b><br><br>“We recall his unswerving support for constitutionalism, which cost him his job and liberty. Had the powers that be at the time heeded his counsel, the nation would have been saved from the catastrophic plunge and disastrous history which followed the 1966 crisis,” K

They said it

“We recall his unswerving support for constitutionalism, which cost him his job and liberty. Had the powers that be at the time heeded his counsel, the nation would have been saved from the catastrophic plunge and disastrous history which followed the 1966 crisis,” Kabaka Ronald Mutebi eulogising first post independence army commander Brig Shaban Opolot.

“I have considered the circumstantial evidence in this case to see if it is safe and can suffice to sustain a conviction of Tigawalana, but I have had some hesitation and would not agree with the assessor, who advised me to convict him because of the degree of proof required in a charge of murder, given the doubt created in the prosecution of the case,” Justice Okumu Wengi ruled setting free Mayuge LC5 Chairman.

“I have expressed my views and tendered my advice to you as my leader on matters where I feel you are going astray to our detriment, and detriment of the country. Certainly you may disagree with my views or refuse to heed my advice, but you will be totally wrong to label them insults,” veteran politician Bidandi Ssali responding to President Museveni’s letter.

“The President of Uganda, who implemented poverty measures and AIDS measures that all worked with debt relief, is now trying to be president for life. Get a grip off, Museveni. Your time is up, go away,” Developing world campaigner Bob Geldof urging African leaders to retire when their time comes, during the launch of the Commission for Africa report in London.

“Nyombi’s motion was in bad faith, ill conceived and part of the manipulative process to remove presidential term limits. This is to emphasise that the MPs who received sh5m from Mosa courts should be counted. The paymaster has to ensure that they work according to their bargain,” James Mwandha (PWDs Eastern) appearing before the Rules, Privilages and Discipline committee of Parliament.

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