Adams wood's, remarks may be too little to Late...the way things look thus far, it
does appear Uganda is heading for a Bloodshed of Unpreccedented Proportion!!!!...I am
only waiting to say.. "I told you so"
Matek
UK Calls for Strong Parliament
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New Vision (Kampala)
June 19, 2004
Posted to the web June 21, 2004
Felix Osike
Kampala
THE British High Commissioner, Adam Wood, has called for a smooth transition as the
country moves from Movement to multiparty politics.
Wood also called for an effective and independent Parliament, free of coercion and
manipulation, and respect for press freedom during this period.
He made the remarks on Thursday while addressing guests at a reception to mark Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth's 78th birthday. The reception was at his residence on
Kyadondo road, Nakasero.
"We are looking for a process that is consistent with the provisions of the
Constitution. One that is transparent and inclusive and tries to avoid being divisive.
One that does not undermine the institutions of parliamentary democracy nor Uganda's
reputation for press freedom. And one that is free from coercion and manipulation,"
Wood said.
Parliament awaits a Cabinet White Paper and a Bill for the proposed constitutional
changes that will herald the country into a multiparty era.
Speaker of Parliament Edward Ssekandi, who was the guest of honour, said Uganda was
proud of being a member of the Commonwealth, a family of 1.8 billion people.
"Her Majesty has helped underline the Commonwealth as a family of nations providing a
powerful bond of friendship and co-operation," said Ssekandi, adding that Uganda
enjoyed cordial relations with the United Kingdom.
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Heads of diplomatic missions, ministers, MPs and businessmen turned up to celebrate
the Queen's birthday. Although her real birthday is April 24, celebrations take place
on June 12 to avoid bad weather in the UK in April.
Wood's remarks come a day after the head of the European Delegation, Sigurd Illing,
and the Belgian Ambassador Koenraad Adam, called for respect to the Constitution and
the rule of law during the transition process.
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