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[6/6] Article by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the President of the Republic of Uganda in response to an Article by Mzee. Ssemwogerere in the Monitor of 28th September, 2014: Finally, Ssemwogerere continues to misunderstand the role of the Army in national affairs. Countries have different histories. It is correct to say that the army and public servants should not be partisan in politics. They should not, however, be barred from taking part in national affairs – patriotism, unity, stability, development, etc. Ideologically, our army is patriotic and Pan-Africanist. Other armies are guided by different ideologies. The main problem of the Obote and Amin Armies were not even partisanship. It was extra-judicial killings, looting of people’s properties, raping women, sectarianism, etc. Countries with a history of Resistance, always have and should have the Army playing some role in the national – not partisan – affairs of the country. In countries like China, the Soviet Union, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, etc. you have former freedom fighters – some of them with a military background ─ playing leading roles even in politics. Even in Western countries such as the USA, you get Generals being elected as Presidents or Ministers: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, Bush the elder, George Marshal, John Kerry, etc. In fact, for a long time, service in the US military was a sine qua non, of being elected to high political office. If Ssemwogerere could not see retired Army officers in the past, he has got a chance now; even Mzee Pangarasio Onek, retired peacefully after many years. When the economy improves and we are able to look after the welfare of soldiers and retired soldiers better, their life will be good. Yoweri K. Museveni (Gen. Rtd) P R E S I D E N T This is the last of 6 previous posts of H.E Yoweri K. Museveni the President of the Republic of Uganda in response to an Article by Mzee. Ssemwogerere in the Monitor of 28th September, 2014.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:51:40 +0000

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