“My son, go easy concerning the matters of our politics. Do not walk with the violent or you will likely make us face huge problems.”
Day 33
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Daily Archives: February 21, 2011
Day 32
The voice in this photo is clear. Students and other young people like him and me are more likely to end up into violent squabbles in disputed elections like ours that has just been concluded. But if they get the right message, such as this one, then they will not. Our leaders especially need to take the first step in making sure our country does not take a detour down the violent path. One presidential candidate, Norbert Mao has already declared through the media that he will not allow his followers to be part of violence even though he disputes the elections. That’s the spirit that everyone should have, for peacefully, Ugandans can determine their destiny, and have the leadership they want and deserve, even if what it takes a few more months. We need to recall the violent history that engrossed Uganda after independence, and to reject and prevent history from repeating itself.
Day 31
“The youth, please stay away from electoral violence.”
This is a message from a man of a tribe called Abasamya, in Eastern Uganda. His voice is clear. Whatever the results of the elections, do not take your youthfulness to incite violence.
It is not news anymore that President Museveni won a disputed election to prolong his stay to 30 years as president. But it is also said that many people did not go to vote, thus, squandering the opportunity to make their choice of leadership. Ugandans now need to exercise patience, and do what they think is right in 2016. There is a heavy presence of the military on the streets of Kampala in the aftermath of the Feb 18 Uganda elections to quell any violence. My advice is, follow the advice of the man in the image. Heed to his voice.