Museveniâs retirement from army good butâ
I read with mixed feelings articles in the media on President Yoweri Museveniâs resignation from the army.
Ideally Mr Museveniâs action implies that the president will no longer be directly involved in the day-to-day command of the army.
It also means that the president has more time to tackle issues like rising poverty, serious political questions, and generally attend to the people in matters other than combat.
However, going by political developments in our country, the presidentâs retirement could be based on motives other than those mentioned above.
It is common talk in political circles that Museveniâs motive might be to free himself so as to be able to contest in the 2006 presidential elections.
The apparent plot to amend the Constitution to scrap the article that prohibits the president from seeking a third term has already solicited strong opposition.
It is hoped that the Constitution, presently under review, will block soldiers from particularly engaging in direct campaigns and politics generally.
Many soldiers of distinction are opposed to the âthird termâ and the president is wary of them. By retiring, he would have set himself free and blocked the others from active politics. If my speculation is wrong, can you please set the record Mr President?
Simon Olinga,
Bugiri.
