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President addresses
nation on 2005 referendum President
Yoweri Museveni has said that the new stand by the Movement to support the
return to multiparty politics in the upcoming referendum is meant to bring about
internal cohesion in the Movement. It is also aimed at countering negative
propaganda against government peddled by opposition groups and to let those who
do not agree with the Movement to find their political
homes. The President
who was this afternoon addressing a press conference at State House, Nakasero
appealed to all Movement supporters throughout the country to vote YES
in the referendum later this month in order to allow those people to
organise on their own. Mr. Museveni
said that he believes the Movement system is the best for The President
told the press conference that in the past years, several politicians betrayed
their electorate by canvassing support in the name of the Movement system only
to pursue their personal interests later in opposition to the Movement stand. He
said that under the new arrangement, such people will be answerable to their
respective political organisations. Mr. Museveni
said although the Movement system has caused development in the country, upheld
democracy, forged national unity, protected peoples rights and brought peace
among other successes, it is better to open up political space to get rid of the
uncommitted detractors. He called on Movement supporters not to regard the
up-coming referendum as a contest between parties and the Movement but rather a
way of cleaning up and strengthening the Movement by letting go of those who do
not want to stay in the Movement. The President
said that political parties built on sectarianism such as religion and tribes,
had divided the country significantly in the past but the non-sectarian messages
of the Movement ideology, have helped to unite the country and led to peace and
prosperity. He said the Movement system of governance had turned into a hiding
place for non-performers who weakened the system
greatly. Mr. Museveni
dispelled as unfounded fears by some Movement supporters that a return to
multipartyism would give a chance to past parties and dictators return to the
leadership of the country. He said the people of President Museveni
called upon all Movement supporters and mobilisers to start campaign for the YES
answer in the upcoming referendum. He also appealed to all Movement supporters
to register with the NRM-O and procure their cards. He welcomed those people
that have shifted from other parties and joined NRM-O. He appealed to all
Ugandans to embrace and support NRM-O because it is focused and clear
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