By Kabuye Ronald
President Yoweri Museveni commended Uganda’s Armed Forces and Security Forces, as well as the citizens (Wanainchi), for their role in preventing a demonstration scheduled for Tuesday.

The President emphasized that the thwarted protest had concerning elements, including foreign funding aimed at meddling in Uganda’s internal affair, a practice he denounced as reminiscent of historical exploitation such as slavery and colonialism.

In a statement released from State House, President Museveni highlighted that the demonstration organizers were allegedly planning actions detrimental to Uganda’s stability and were linked to foreign sponsors. He indicated that legal proceedings would reveal details of the alleged plans. Despite police advice to reconsider, the organizers proceeded with their plans, prompting the authorities to intervene.
President Museveni contrasted this with past demonstrations he supported, particularly one in 2019 against corruption, coordinated with law enforcement and held during low-traffic hours. He suggested future anti-corruption demonstrations be similarly planned to minimize disruption in densely populated urban areas like Kawempe and Bwaise, focusing instead on ceremonial grounds like Kololo.

Expressing gratitude that the situation remained peaceful, President Museveni reaffirmed his commitment to combatting corruption, stressing the need for evidence to ensure effective action. He called on government officials to uphold integrity in managing public funds and personnel, emphasizing his leadership in the fight against corruption.

Looking ahead, President Museveni announced plans for a forthcoming broadcast to delve deeper into the issues surrounding the demonstration and underscored his determination to secure Uganda against external interference and internal disruptions.
The President’s message concluded with a vow to prevail in this “little war” against corruption, drawing parallels to past national struggles and expressing confidence in achieving success.