Uganda's Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao told citizens they cannot expect new leadership through voting. The Democratic Party president spoke at a church ceremony Saturday. He believes real political change must happen through talks between leaders. Mao attended an event welcoming Fearless Wod-Acholi Kilama back from prison. Kilama had served time for protesting COVID-19 rules.
Mao declared that Uganda's voting system fails to bring meaningful change. He predicted people would wake up one day to see him sworn as president. The minister said unity and dialogue offer the path forward. He pointed to his party's deal with the ruling National Resistance Movement. The agreement calls for peaceful power transfers and presidential term limits.
The minister asked President Yoweri Museveni to leave office voluntarily. He wants to prevent conflict during any leadership transition. Mao warned against tribal fighting across Uganda. He reminded listeners that all regions have both good and bad leaders. The minister cited rebel Joseph Kony and martyr Bishop Janani Luwum as examples from Acholi.
Mao encouraged young people to help each other succeed. He said they should stop fighting during political campaigns. The leader stressed education and civic knowledge as important tools. He believes informed citizens can build Uganda's future. Mao argued that broken elections cannot deliver the changes Uganda needs.
Mao declared that Uganda's voting system fails to bring meaningful change. He predicted people would wake up one day to see him sworn as president. The minister said unity and dialogue offer the path forward. He pointed to his party's deal with the ruling National Resistance Movement. The agreement calls for peaceful power transfers and presidential term limits.
The minister asked President Yoweri Museveni to leave office voluntarily. He wants to prevent conflict during any leadership transition. Mao warned against tribal fighting across Uganda. He reminded listeners that all regions have both good and bad leaders. The minister cited rebel Joseph Kony and martyr Bishop Janani Luwum as examples from Acholi.
Mao encouraged young people to help each other succeed. He said they should stop fighting during political campaigns. The leader stressed education and civic knowledge as important tools. He believes informed citizens can build Uganda's future. Mao argued that broken elections cannot deliver the changes Uganda needs.
