Ogoola lobbies for reconciliation body
Oct 04, 2010
PRINCIPAL Judge Justice James Ogoola has called for a peace and reconciliation commission.
By Patrick Jaramogi
PRINCIPAL Judge Justice James Ogoola has called for a peace and reconciliation commission.
“We shall be celebrating 48 years of independence next week but what do we have to show in the national balance sheet?†asked Ogoola.
“The pearl of Africa is not shining bright as it used to be due to many issues shrouded in a thick blanket,†he said. “Corruption is too much. We need peace. We need justice.â€
He was delivering a key note address during the fourth Beyond Juba lecture organised by the Refugee Law Project at Makerere University Senate Hall on Friday.
Ogoola said the pain in the hearts of Ugandans would subside once the truth is revealed.
“The country is in a coma. The system is falling apart. All political parties seem to be sick with a disease called electioniosis which is caused by greed,†he said.
Ogoola pointed out that the country’s intellectual capacity was drained and had become dormant.
“We need to know what happened to the pearl of Africa. Why was the Kabaka’s palace in Lubiri attacked in 1966? Who was behind the assassination attempt against Obote in Lugogo and what led to the 1971 coup?’ he asked.
“We also need to get answers for rampant corruption levels. We need these answers to heal the wounds to allow the nation to proceed with clean hearts,†Ogoola said.
He implored the university students who attended the debate to ensure that the future is bright.
The Beyond Juba distinguished lecture series is a forum for eminent national and international leaders, academics and policy makers to share their knowledge and perspectives on leading issues related to the growing field of transitional justice.
PRINCIPAL Judge Justice James Ogoola has called for a peace and reconciliation commission.
“We shall be celebrating 48 years of independence next week but what do we have to show in the national balance sheet?†asked Ogoola.
“The pearl of Africa is not shining bright as it used to be due to many issues shrouded in a thick blanket,†he said. “Corruption is too much. We need peace. We need justice.â€
He was delivering a key note address during the fourth Beyond Juba lecture organised by the Refugee Law Project at Makerere University Senate Hall on Friday.
Ogoola said the pain in the hearts of Ugandans would subside once the truth is revealed.
“The country is in a coma. The system is falling apart. All political parties seem to be sick with a disease called electioniosis which is caused by greed,†he said.
Ogoola pointed out that the country’s intellectual capacity was drained and had become dormant.
“We need to know what happened to the pearl of Africa. Why was the Kabaka’s palace in Lubiri attacked in 1966? Who was behind the assassination attempt against Obote in Lugogo and what led to the 1971 coup?’ he asked.
“We also need to get answers for rampant corruption levels. We need these answers to heal the wounds to allow the nation to proceed with clean hearts,†Ogoola said.
He implored the university students who attended the debate to ensure that the future is bright.
The Beyond Juba distinguished lecture series is a forum for eminent national and international leaders, academics and policy makers to share their knowledge and perspectives on leading issues related to the growing field of transitional justice.