Uganda Mourns Basoga Nsadhu
May 02, 2003
THE greatest Movement mobiliser is no more. President Yoweri Museveni yesterday said the Movement would miss the great mobilisation skills of the fallen Minister of State for Information, Basoga Nsadhu, in the political transformation of the country.
By Patrick Luganda
and Henry Mukasa
THE greatest Movement mobiliser is no more. President Yoweri Museveni yesterday said the Movement would miss the great mobilisation skills of the fallen Minister of State for Information, Basoga Nsadhu, in the political transformation of the country.
“I have learnt with profound shock the demise of the gallant son of Uganda.
He has passed away when the Movement most needed him to steer it into the new political transformation. He was a man of great substance,†Museveni said.
At the farewell service to honour Basoga Nsadhu at All Saints Cathedral, Museveni said the late Basoga had great political vision.
“Through his mass communication and mobilisation skills, he contributed tirelessly to enable my successful election in 1996 and re-election in 2001,†he said.
Museveni, who was represented at the service by Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi, said the loss of Basoga was not only for the people of Busiki whom he represented in Parliament but for the whole country. He said Basoga fought for good governance in the country, recalling his investigations into corruption during his tenure as NRC member.
“He carried out his work with diligence and loved it. He fought for good governance and was an anti-corruption crusader as a member of the NRC,†Museveni said.
He highlighted Basoga’s role as a pillar in the media industry, saying he was key in the liberalisation of the media in the country.
The Mistress of Ceremonies, Miria Matembe, who spiced the sombre occasion with humourous comments typical of the deceased, said she was not surprised by the sad news because “I know that we are mere passengers in this world.â€
“I do not believe that people pass away but pass on to another world. I know we shall meet him there. I will miss his enthusiasm, commitment to work and humour. We shall miss him but remember his works,†Matembe said.
Francis Babu, who represented the friends of the deceased, said the pledges to help the bereaved family should be honoured.
“I call for a sort of Basoga Nsadhu committee to help the family. I hope MPs, the Government and friends will join hands in this cause,†he said.
Thirteen orphans, aged four months to 18 years, stood in front of the congregation as their eldest brother, Reagan Nsadhu, gave a moving farewell speech to their father.
“He was the biggest gift that God gave to us. When he talked you wished he would not stop talking. He always made fun. He has been my role model,†Reagan said.
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and Henry Mukasa
THE greatest Movement mobiliser is no more. President Yoweri Museveni yesterday said the Movement would miss the great mobilisation skills of the fallen Minister of State for Information, Basoga Nsadhu, in the political transformation of the country.
“I have learnt with profound shock the demise of the gallant son of Uganda.
He has passed away when the Movement most needed him to steer it into the new political transformation. He was a man of great substance,†Museveni said.
At the farewell service to honour Basoga Nsadhu at All Saints Cathedral, Museveni said the late Basoga had great political vision.
“Through his mass communication and mobilisation skills, he contributed tirelessly to enable my successful election in 1996 and re-election in 2001,†he said.
Museveni, who was represented at the service by Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi, said the loss of Basoga was not only for the people of Busiki whom he represented in Parliament but for the whole country. He said Basoga fought for good governance in the country, recalling his investigations into corruption during his tenure as NRC member.
“He carried out his work with diligence and loved it. He fought for good governance and was an anti-corruption crusader as a member of the NRC,†Museveni said.
He highlighted Basoga’s role as a pillar in the media industry, saying he was key in the liberalisation of the media in the country.
The Mistress of Ceremonies, Miria Matembe, who spiced the sombre occasion with humourous comments typical of the deceased, said she was not surprised by the sad news because “I know that we are mere passengers in this world.â€
“I do not believe that people pass away but pass on to another world. I know we shall meet him there. I will miss his enthusiasm, commitment to work and humour. We shall miss him but remember his works,†Matembe said.
Francis Babu, who represented the friends of the deceased, said the pledges to help the bereaved family should be honoured.
“I call for a sort of Basoga Nsadhu committee to help the family. I hope MPs, the Government and friends will join hands in this cause,†he said.
Thirteen orphans, aged four months to 18 years, stood in front of the congregation as their eldest brother, Reagan Nsadhu, gave a moving farewell speech to their father.
“He was the biggest gift that God gave to us. When he talked you wished he would not stop talking. He always made fun. He has been my role model,†Reagan said.
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