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To all the courageous and resilient women in Uganda, I extend heartfelt wishes to you this Women's Day! You are the backbone of our beloved country, the pillars of our struggle for democracy, and the champions of our rights. Let us remain united and continue striving for a brighter tomorrow for ourselves, our children, and the generations to come after us. Happy Women's Day once more! #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
Thank you MAKERERE UNIVERSITY for trusting the National Unity Platform /People Power for six years in a row. From Julius Kateregga, Ssempijja Ivan, Nambassa Shamim, Alionzi Lawrence Dangote, Maseruka Robert and today you voted Lubega Vincent Nsamba. I congratulate him for emerging victorious amidst very many challenges and obstacles. As I congratulate you comrade Nsamba, I implore you to use your position to advance the cause of the people's struggle for freedom and democracy. I congratulate our Institutions team for a job well done✊🏾 #PeoplePowerOurPower
10 REASONS WHY THE 500 MILLION SHILLINGS TO HON. MATHIAS MPUUGA WAS AN ACT OF CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF OFFICE Facts: On 6th May, 2022 there was a meeting of the Parliamentary Commission attended by Ms. Anitah Among, Hon. Mpuuga and the three NRM Commissioners of Parliament. This was two months after Hon. Zaake was illegally removed from that position. In that meeting, these leaders awarded themselves a collective amount of 1.7 billion shillings. Hon. Mpuuga was allocated 500 million shillings, while the three others were each awarded 400 million shillings. It was not until the minutes of the Parliamentary Commission were 'leaked' to the public almost two years later, that we all got to know about this. Upon return to the country, I convened an urgent meeting of senior leaders of the Party who included all Deputy Presidents, the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, the current Leader of the Opposition, the National Treasurer, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi and Hon. Betty Nambooze. (Also invited was Hon. Medard Sseggona, who unfortunately was not able to attend.) In the presence of these leaders, Hon. Mpuuga admitted that the leaked minutes were genuine. He admitted that it was wrong and immoral and apologized for the same. He regretted his actions and categorically stated that in hindsight, he should never have involved himself in such. He was strongly advised to step down from the Commission in public interest because that is what leaders do. He requested for some time to consult with and prepare his family and other stakeholders, which we agreed to, because it was only fair. When the one day agreed upon passed and following several reminders, we decided to issue a public statement on the matter because it is indeed a public matter for which the people of Uganda expected answers. It is their money we are talking about! Before that, I personally kept in touch with him and implored him to do the moral thing, in order to save his image and that of the Party. Unfortunately, following our public statement, Hon. Mpuuga has now released a statement apparently moving away from his earlier position and apology. His statement does not address the real issue of the 500 Million Shillings, and instead indirectly tries to justify this extreme act of immorality and corruption. I have noted that some people do not have the full context of this matter, hence the need for this clarification. Here are 10 reasons why this money-heist was illegal, immoral and wrong- and totally unexpected from a person we delegated to represent our values in Parliament, and lead the charge against corruption and misuse of public resources. 1. As all former Leaders of the Opposition have confirmed, none of them ever received a 'Service Award'. What was special about the service of Hon. Mpuuga to warrant a Service Award that was never given to his predecessors? Secondly, even if Hon. Mpuuga and the three NRM Parliamentary Commissioners had done anything exceptional, would it be up to them to sit and award themselves for a job well done? I mean, it defeats basic logic for anyone to say they are awarding themselves- moreover with hundreds of millions of tax payers' money. Does that mean that every public servant should now sit in his office and allocate some money to themselves for feeling good about themselves and the work they do? 2. In the widely shared minutes of the Parliamentary Commission, it was clearly indicated that the said money was 'person to holder'- meaning that it would not extend to any of the former or subsequent Leaders of the Opposition. They would be the first and last to receive this money. In our meeting with Hon. Mpuuga, he stated that the reasoning here was that every incoming LOP should negotiate his or her own 'Service Award'. Really? We asked, "What if the next LOP negotiates for 10 billion shillings of tax payers' money as his or her Service Award? How would we explain this?"
Comrade Kemigisha Sharon, the Woman Councillor for Wandegeya Parish, was abducted on Friday evening. Her whereabouts remain unknown. We demand for her unconditional release and that of all other abductees and political prisoners! #BringBackOurPeople #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners https://t.co/1zr4zUEhYQ
It’s a #StarThing, they wouldn’t understand! Ugandan freedom struggle to the world. @SAGawards @sagaftra #Hollywood #BobiWineThePeoplesPresident https://t.co/AIOYlnLrQS
I was hosted in the @WNYCStudios to talk about the trials we faced while capturing the Museveni regime brutality depicted in the "Bobi Wine: The People's President" documentary. Listen to the interview here https://t.co/J2hmBhPzDX
I have received the very sad news of the passing of my friend, comrade Adam Mulwana, an artiste and political activist who dedicated his life to the cause for the freedom of Uganda. When I last interacted with him, he was as devoted to the struggle as ever, despite his ailing health. Such a pity he has passed on without seeing the kind of country he so much desired to live in. The best we can do for him is to accomplish the mission for which he sacrificed immensely. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
I think we can all agree that it is not for violating the law that hundreds of NUP/ PeoplePower supporters have suffered abduction, arrest, torture, prosecution and even death for putting on the #PeoplePower red berets. They endure that persecution simply because they oppose Museveni and his criminal regime. That's why NRM's Lilian Aber (Woman MP Kitgum District) can freely put on the full UPDF uniform and nothing is done to her — just like many other regime apologists have gotten away with similar conduct! Good enough, history is a kind judge.
I am saddened by the news of the death of Namibia's President H. E. Dr. Hage Geingob. As the first post-independence Prime Minister of Namibia, President Geingob was a visionary champion of constitutionalism and democracy. He was a statesman who dedicated his life to the liberation and prosperity of his people in Namibia, as well as to the advancement of Africa's interests on the global stage. On behalf of myself and the National Unity Platform, I extend my heartfelt condolences to President's Geingob's family, his party, and the people of Namibia. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Jeremiah is Olivia Lutaaya's son. By the time Olivia was abducted before being arraigned before the military court, Jeremiah was making 4 years of age. He is now 7 years of age! Ethan, is a son to Kibalama John Bosco. By the time his father was abducted on 3rd June, 2019, Ethan was not yet born. Ethan has never seen his father. John Ddamulira is a son to John Ddamulira. By the time his father was abducted in 2020, he was not yet born. He just made 3 years last month. He has never seen his father. Does Museveni think or care about children like these? When these children grow up and are told what the Museveni regime did to their parents, what will they think? How will they act? We must individually and collectively do some reflection and work hard to build a country at peace with itself!
You may join us in supporting the education of a child of a political prisoner, a deceased comrade or missing person. God bless! https://t.co/hUkL4u5Gwj
This afternoon, we continued our tradition of standing with the distressed families of political prisoners, those who were abducted and are still missing, as well as those who paid the ultimate price in the name of our struggle for democracy and freedom. While children are planning to go back to school, you can imagine the pain and sorrow these families have to endure. You can imagine the burden these single parents and other relatives have to bear to stand in the gap. Currently, we have 189 verified children of our comrades who have been either extra-judicially killed, illegally detained or disappeared by the Museveni regime. We shared with these families some scholastic materials as well as some contribution towards school fees. We appreciate our friends who have taken on the school-fees burden of 20 of these children, and call upon all citizens of good will to get in touch with our welfare office and join this effort. God bless. #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersinUganda #BringBackOurPeople
Today was a day of joy as we celebrated the graduation of several comrades who have been part of the @NUP_Ug's Institutions League. In the afternoon, we held a luncheon in their honour to congratulate them upon their feat and appreciate them for balancing struggle work with academics. They branded us hooligans and we told them: YES WE ARE PROUD HOOLIGANS.
At a time when the regime is doing everything possible to infiltrate, intimidate, undermine, compromise and eventually take over the arts industry, I want to appreciate in a special way all artistes who continue to stand with the people of Uganda. I also want to appreciate those who joined us yesterday as we screened our documentary. THANK YOU #FreeUganda
Indeed, one day the people of Uganda will know who really tortured, raped and murdered their grand parents in Luweero in the name of the NRA 'struggle' ... and who has been shooting dead public figures under the guise of ADF. Rest in Peace, Hon. Cecilia Ogwal. #38YearsOfDictatorship #BringBackOurPeople #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
Have you watched our Oscar-nominated documentary film yet? If not, please do so here: Bobi Wine: The People's President (Full Episode) | https://t.co/xWAYPf2mCY via @YouTube