We havebdecided to pause our presidential campaign activities until our colleagues,
@HEBobiwine
and
@PatrickAmuriat
are released and their freedom to campaign guaranteed.
We call upon government to recognise that this isn't business as usual.
#ChangeIsComing
#CountryBeforeSelf
I'm well thanks. I'm sure you are.
I think if you were to soberly reread my initial remarks, you will find that I referred to your "insight", not mine.
Also, it is "do not need" not does not need.
I wasn't under the impression that my opinion was "required".
I gave it anyway.
General Greg, first of all, habari ya siku mingi sana? I hope you are well? Secondly, me, my father and practically everybody else in UPDF does not require your 'Insight' into anything. Please keep it for yourself and your small collapsing political party.
Like I said, it's time to turn the page and engage in the next stage of the struggle. We will not live like serfs in our own country.
These results are completely fabricated.
Capturing Kla on 25 but declaring 26 as the DAY was to distance ourselves from Amin's excesses. A feeling I had then & now. The date issue seemed a detail then. However as in Job what we feared most has come to pass. Different dates but same trend. Who bewitched this Country?.
Today Am 65 years & 3 days old. Allow me to thank all friends, colleagues & well wishers for the beautiful & encouraging messages wishing me a Happy Birthday. Your messages further energise me in the continous advance to transform our Country. May the Lord richly bless you all.
The arrest and detention of
@PatrickAmuriat
and
@HEBobiwine
today continues an undesirable and untenable trajectory.
To security agencies, recognise this reality: as sure as the sun rises, there will be change. Your actions determine how it will impact you, not if it will happen
The actions of Gen Museveni and his regime against Candidate Harriet Nakwedde of NUP Kayunga & the leaders of NUP are shameful & repugnant. The rot deepens. The inevitable draws closer.
Keep going Mama D
Your resilience and tenacity is a picture of our nation's people at their best.
And yes, we think we have a good idea where you are headed with that. Don't forget the nyanya mbisi.
#MamaDsWorldRecord
Hon Joel Senyonyi. Congratulations . Your role as LOP is at a time when the challenges the Country faces are deep & complex. However, with the backing of your party & all other change seeking forces you will I trust steer through them. Count on our support whenever required.
Let's be clear, it's really not govt business to decide which doctor
@HEBobiwine
or Hon. Zaake choose to see. It is also not its business to speculate on whether they are "sick enough" to leave the country. This kind of injustice is exactly why we went to war!
#CountryBeforeSelf
I went to the bush in pursuit of ideals, not to follow Museveni. Along the way, Museveni fell short of those ideals. I have never felt frustrated by him because I was never following an individual.
#CountryBeforeSelf
#CapitalGang
Great. Use the same insight to ask the CIC to retire you from the Army as you pursue your political Agenda. It is legitimate. However, respect the officers & men in Uniform. NRA/ UPDF has been built through many sacrifices. Welcome to politics but GET OUT of uniform first.
There was a terrible conspiracy amongst some people in the security services that wanted us to go to war with our brothers in Rwanda. Their biggest catastrophe is that President
@KagutaMuseveni
appointed me CLF. Once I discovered this conspiracy, I reported to the President.
While we continue to pursue all possible means to
#FreeBobiWine
, I would like to urge the men and women in uniform to choose right over might and desist from being used as pawns in the unjust and highhanded torture of Ugandans. Find below, my message to them.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Fellow Ugandans,
Following the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections, I indicated that I would be engaging in deep reflection for a few days before communicating. This has been done and I would like to share the following with you.
Daniel.Thank you for your kind regard.Truth be told I do not possess qualities only unique to me.I see,meet& read about many Ugandans as good & others better than Am. Unfortunately many operate outside the sphere of politics.That is why we in ANT focus on attracting them into it.
The impunity with which security operatives are operating in the continued harassment and now arrest of
@HEBobiwine
is leading this country closer towards a breaking point.
We join
@NUP_Ug
and all fair-minded Ugandans in calling upon his immediate release.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Unfortunately
@PatriqKanyomozi
, what you are doing, is pitting Mo Salah against Sadio Mane and hoping to get a favourable result for Liverpool.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Mr Andrew Mwenda says he prefers Gen (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu to
@HEBobiwine
. I side with him on this one,makes a lot of sense.
Right now if you asked Man City to choose an opponent,they will choose Arsenal over Liverpool.
Today, Hon.
@winniekiiza1
bid farewell to her constituents, announcing that she won't be seeking reelection as MP.
Hon. Kiiza represents the very best of political leadership. She has served not just her constituents but ALL Ugandans with dedication and integrity.
I hear some people say, 'First get Museveni out, then we organise ourselves'. That's what Libyans & Egyptians said. Where are they now? The reality is, unless we prepare for a post-M7 era now & have leaders ready to manage transition, we'll easily find ourselves in anarchy
To put the record straight; 1. You missed out Gen E Tumwiine ( RIP) in the list. 2. Gen Kaziini ( RIP)was never appointed one. 3. Maj. Gen M. Muntu turned down the appointment.
There is no former CDF who has not been an MP representing the army as well as becoming Minister at some point (Gen Katumba, David Muhoozi, Jeje Odong, Saleh & late Nyakayirima + Tumwiine). This is a good route introducing Gen MK to real politics officially. What I can assure you…
Happy birthday to you
@WinnieKiiza
Thank you for your tireless and principled contribution to the politics of our country. May God's blessings and favour be upon you now and always.
A THREAD
This week, there has been talk about the bush war and what those involved in it fought for. Even the suggestion that the war wasn't fought for particular leaders to be presidents. Of course everyone has a right to their opinion, no matter how misguided. Here is mine.
I had served to the topmost position. When you are replaced, you give space for upward movement of the officers coming up. It is an organisational principle. A good one at that for those who appreciate institution building.
1. Congratulations
@PatrickAmuriat
on your hard fought & deserved win. FDC has spoken loud & clear. I wish you all the best in the challenges & opportunities that come with being
@FDCOfficial1
President. It's been a great honor to serve & I thank God for it.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Last evening we had the pleasure of meeting with
@HEBobiwine
and the People Power Team. We reiterated our commitment to working together with all change seeking forces. Our country's needs are bigger than any individual. We all must be willing to work together.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Congratulations to the two of you upon entering the most sacred of human relationships. May your love for each other grow deeper each day as you submit to God's will and to each other.
And
@JoelSsenyonyi
, you can now give kicommando a rest every now and then.
Congs Harriet Nakwede. Thanx for offering yourself for leadership. Only those who just run for positions & power give up. Those who pursue a cause for a better Country NEVER give up until it is achieved. Keep firm with your head high. You are a good leader for your people. GBU
Hudu,do you know how some who thought they were mighty ended up?Do you recall where some were found after what they thought was their protection dissolved around them? You seem to forget quite fast. The best form of might is doing right. Best form of protection is being just.
This misrepresents what I said. The point I was making was that our political problems are more than Gen. Museveni, NOT that he isn't a problem. Saying we build our capacity to manage transition peacefully is not the same as saying transition isn't necessary.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Let's just imagine Museveni resigned today. Will Uganda's problems be magically over?
Gen. Mugisha Muntu once said;
"The problems of Uganda will still be present the morning after President Museveni has left power"
So what really is the problem(s) of Uganda?
🤣🤣. Hilarious. How on earth could I be in two places that in 2 time zones separated by 8 hrs, at the same time?. 2. I never work behind people. I say whatever I intend to say about them in their presence or openly. You may ask people who know me well.
Correcting the record. The letter of invitation was signed by 5 leaders. It was not a NUP affair, only that NUP hosted it. None of the Religious leaders responded.
Despite organizing a prayer day, Bobi Wine faced a setback as no religious leaders accepted his invitation. They conveyed their refusal, urging him to apologize to Ugandans for criticizing the anti-homosexuality law during a recent BBC interview.😎
Our nation's future depends entirely on our individual resolve to do our duty in creating the Uganda we want.
I've heard some say
@TheAllianceUG
is ahead of its time.
But it's here.
You are here.
If we represent the future you want, then we are right on time!
#CountryBeforeSelf
@UPDFspokespersn
The thought of there being an armed group conducting rogue ops without the awareness of any of the security services is even more frightening.( Is that what you intended to communicate?). If true all services would need to work 24/7 to terminate such a force.
Happy birthday
@kizzabesigye1
. May your life be long and fruitful. And may the ideals you have for so long fought for and advanced be realized sooner than later.
The issue is not the crowds or the Love for Gen Muhozi as you say. My worry is the exhibition & promotion of lawlessness. The Gen is still in uniform participating in politics. You seem not to understand the grave implications of that.Failure to learn from history is unfortunate.
Just to clarify, the current party leader is Hon. Alice Alaso. I was the party's presidential flagbearer and as per our constitution, had to resign my position as party leader before I could be nominated.
I've always been a firm believer in following one's principles. One such principle is honesty. Today, one of our team members erroneously and prematurely released a draft statement to the public. I apologise for that. Please find attached, our official position
#CountryBeforeSelf
The EU is Uganda's second largest donor after the US. It is also our largest trading partner outside Africa. Our internal affairs are of interest to them.
The issue we must grapple with is the terms of engagement and how to achieve our own interests through mutual cooperation.
@mugishamuntu
@TheAllianceUG
I wonder why EU ambassadors feel it important to poke their noses into our internal affairs, something we don’t do to their countries! Europe’s everlasting aim to shape our politics according their desires is not good for our progress and I hope you told them this basic truths!
We seem to have learnt nothing from our history & from many experiences on the African continent. Naked force never sustains forever any regime . Duplicity generates conflict. One hopes to see a turn around in the slow but steady, continous decline towards an implosion. Wake up!!
It's a sad and dark day for East Africa. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to our Tanzanian sisters and brothers, and the late president's family.
Rest well H.E. John P. Magufuli.
As I celebrate my 60th, my thoughts go out to our nation's teachers. Those tireless workers in the most selfless of ways. Those men and women that truly build our nation, one baby, pupil and student at a time. From me to you our beloved teachers, thank you.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Cuba's life expectancy is 78.98 yrs. Has 100,000 Docs, 30,000 of whom serve in 67 Countries. Has 9 Docs per 1000 people. GDP per Capita is still at a low US$ 3,438. It has achieved "1st world" pop health status despite a minimal econ base. Health is a priority. Here it is not.
This business of God calling us. Why does God keep calling only Africans? We must look at the causes of death in Africa. - President Museveni
#NBSUpdates
Today,
I visited the recently destroyed main administration building at
@MakerereU
. It was heartbreaking to see a place of such historical importance in ashes. A few things came to mind.
It's a first gold at
#TokyoOlympics2020
for
#TeamUganda
!
Hearty congratulations Peruth Chemutai at your unbelievable run. A proud and grateful nation salutes you!
I would like to thank everyone that sent through their birthday wishes.
I thank God for my years on earth; those gone and those yet to come. And on this day, as on every other, I recommit to doing my part to leave a better country for those that come after us.
#CountryBeforeSelf
Welcome to
@TheAllianceUG
Hon
@paul_mwiru
and Hon
@GeraldKaruhanga
.
As the youngest party in the country so far, we look forward to your wealth of experience and passion for building a country that works for us all.
Last week during the
#AskMuntu
session, I was asked, why I declined a ministerial appointment and instead chose to retire after my time as army commander. There were political reasons, but largely, it was a value-based decision.
A THREAD
We were invited. Unfortunately I was not available. Hon Kassiano Wadri who went to represent us as ANT on the scheduled day of Thursday was unfortunately blocked from accessing the venue. He travelled to Arua same day & sadly, was not able to attend the Friday event. Bravo NUP
Govt seems to think increasing taxes will solve our problems. When a country's ranked 24/174 most corrupt nations, asking the same corrupt system to collect more taxes simply translates into increased theft. Fix that first before demanding more from the people!
#CountryBeforeSelf
When we acuse the state of political persecution, some claim it's politicking. In this video shot by a vigilant Ugandan, a man already in custody's tortured by uniformed officers. You don't have to be opposition to agree this is wrong. You only need to be human
#CountryBeforeSelf
Today we paid a Courtesy call on the Katikiro of Buganda. We were well received. We gave a brief on what we stand for as ANT and our Vision for our dear Country Uganda. We thanked him & the Kingdom of Buganda for their contributions to the development efforts in the Country.
1/2 We continue to appeal to all security personnel of good conscience to remember that their duty is to the people of Uganda, regardless of who is in office. A time is fast approaching when those you will report to are those you were formerly ordered to antagonize.
There is a Runyankole- Rukiga saying that goes "ngu owayanga kubaiha at shiinta" translated " the one who does not want to deceive says - Am not sure". Some issues are just left to time to expose.
The fight for the soul of this country is one that must be fought on multiple fronts. In parliament, on the streets, in diplomacy, even social media. Revolutions have been started and successfully coordinated by "keyboard warriors"! Everyone's efforts count.
#CountryBeforeSelf
To Gen YKMuseveni, C-I-C. That General is still in a UPDF uniform. It won't help for you to put your head in the sand. The buck stops with you for now. Over to you.
To the wife & children of the late Gen Tumwiine & the UPDF fraternity I express my heartfelt condolences. We transit through life on earth full of complexities from birth till we exit. It is only by God's Grace that we can navigate it successfully. MAGRIP
Countrymen and Countrywomen, especially the NRM- NRA- UPDF fraternity.
With deep sorrow, I announce the death of General Elly Tumwiine which occurred at 5:46am this morning in Nairobi, from lung cancer.
I believe in time. It doesn't matter who you are; pope or pauper, president or resident. Time will always reveal who you really are. In the end, what we say, however passionately we say it, time always tells if we have walked the talk.
#CountryBeforeSelf
On a light note,
Leadership also means being humble enough to learn new things. This week I joined instagram. A young colleague told me I needed to learn how to 'slay'. So here is my official Instagram account. Let me know how I'm doing!
Fellow Ugandans,
Today, as per our party constitution, I resigned my position as interim National Coordinator in order to contest for the party's presidential candidature.
#CountryBeforeSelf
I would like to congratulate
@BasalirwaAsuman
over a hard fought and deserved win. As we continue to push for reforms that put
#CountryBeforeSelf
, your addition to the parliamentary voices of change is a welcome one. Congratulations too
@HEBobiwine
.
😆😆😆
Ugandans' ingenuity can be seen everywhere. From finding ways to avoid the
#SocialMediaTax
to laughing their way through the storm. You are talented
@tumusiimeUg
: you portrayed
@AndrewMwenda
very well...Only Andrew though 🙈
Happy birthday
@HEBobiwine
.
May you continue to grow in wisdom & find favor, before God & Man.
And may your tomorrows bring with them the joy of fulfilled dreams and the strength to work towards them.
I'm reliably informed by Hon.
@norbertmao
that
@BarbieKitungo
's sukaali is ok.
Kwiza.We are not excited by age. We are excited by ideas.Remember we were in our youth when we took power.The 1st UPC govt had 80% of its leaders under 36 yrs including the President & PM.Why have both govts messed up if age is the main factor?.So prove that you have good ideas.
The historicals that truly loved the NRA revolution should support Gen
@mkainerugaba
for presidency otherthan fighting him.
NRA historicals should also be so excited since the generation they nurtured has a presidential material
#GenMK
who is highly loved by Ugandans.
@sejudav
Every now and then, it falls upon several generations to be great. We live in such times.
Congratulations to the people of Arua Municipality
#CountryBeforeSelf
"Above all don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him or around him and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love."
Fyodor Dostoevsky
The people of Kamwenge have taken social distancing to another level. These are
@mugishamuntu
crowds as of today. No police interference, no excuse. Instead after being rejected, Muntu went to cause chaos in Biguli market. Hopefully, the state manages him.
It's a second gold for
#TeamUganda
at the
#Tokyo2020
Olympics. Congratulations Joshua Cheptegei. You truly are a deserving champion. Congratulations to Kiplimo and Chelimo. Your country salutes you.
Hon.
@OfficialAlaso
's record speaks more eloquently than any words or promises can. She's a seasoned and principled leader that will serve the people of Serere and the nation with integrity.
@TheAllianceUG
is delighted to have her as our flag bearer.
#PeopleFirst
#ANewFuture
Mr
@OfwonoOpondo
, that expectation wasn't for everyone. It was specifically directed to a senior government spokesperson.
My expectation was that you would seek to be fully informed about the issue you are attempting to respond to.
But I apologise if you find that bar too high.
Brotherman, now that you want to lead Ugandans you will have to develop a relatively thick skin to absorb divergent view in public discourse. Don't expect everyone to understand your full explanations before critiquing you😎
#RitahNabukenya
's death yesterday was sad and unfortunate.
@TheAllianceUG
, extend our condolences to her family, friends and
#PeoplePower
fraternity. Ritah was in the prime of her youth and had so much ahead of her. May God be with the family and may justice prevail.
A happy 60th birthday to you Gen. Mugisha Muntu. Wishing you good health and happiness on your special day. May you live long enough to see Uganda liberated.
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Apollo Nsibambi. We pray that God strengthens the family as they go through this undoubtedly difficult time.
1.Thank you for apologizing. It takes courage to do so.2."a time tested formula ....positive".In consolidating power as an individual it is self evident it has worked. In undermining the building of institutions & weakening systems is also self evident. Post M7 will clarify this.
Dear Ugandans, the brotherly people of Kenya, and all East Africans. I greet all of you.
I ask our Kenyan brothers and sisters to forgive us for the tweets sent by General Muhoozi.
Below is my full statement
Earlier today, I learnt of the passing of Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kasirye Gwanga. To many, Gwanga was an enigmatic soldier. There are many things that could be debated about him and his legacy.
His patriotism is not one of them.
Rest well Soldier.
I would like to reiterate our position on this issue: our departure has got nothing to do with my loss last year and everything to do with the struggles we've had for years. We refuse to continue battling against each other when we could be battling for Uganda.
#NewFormation
Amidst all the political chaos we face as a nation, let's not forget what happened yesterday. Faced with bullets and armed forces, the people of Arua used the ballot to crush the regime's arrogance. To those who say it can't be done, yesterday was your answer.
#CountryBeforeSelf
On behalf of
@TheAllianceUG
, I thank you
@kizzabesigye1
for the best wishes and kind gesture of friendship. We look forward to working with you and all other forces of change to build a Uganda that works for everyone and the kind of political culture that puts
#CountryBeforeSelf
Fellow Ugandans,
This evening, I will be joining the
@nbstv
frontline panel to discuss the forthcoming elections and what needs to happen. Please tune in and join the conversation if you can.
Happy Birthday
Happy (belated) birthday
@kizzabesigye1
. Your commitment to a Uganda that works for everyone is an inspriation to many and a reminder to each of us of our civic duty to the country we call home. May God continue to bless, protect and strengthen you.
Following the release of
@HEBobiwine
and
@PatrickAmuriat
, we will be resuming our campaign tomorrow in Hoima.
We remain committed to working towards a country in which political contestation is treated a civic, patriotic act not a threat to national security.
#ChangeYouCanTrust