The halls of Uganda’s Parliament are soon to be invaded by citizens disgusted with the cancerous corruption that has long infested their nation. The “Stop Corruption March to Parliament” on July 23, 2024, is a daring stand against the vile, self-serving thieves posing as leaders. This is a rallying cry for every Ugandan oppressed by corruption to rise and demand accountability from the traitors in power.
This march is not just a protest; it’s a direct confrontation with the despicable elite. Led by MPs Theodore Ssekikubo and Ssewungu Gonzaga, the initiative urges Ugandans to walk through the very halls where dirty deals are brokered. Hon Ssewungu’s invitation to the public to enter Parliament, walk around, and even visit the cafeteria is not merely symbolic—it’s a direct challenge to the corrupt lawmakers to face the people they’ve betrayed.
In a sickening display of double standards, Speaker Anita Among is warned against blocking this protest. Just days earlier, she allowed a mob of rowdy, misguided protesters, led by the repugnant Yiga Kisakyamukama Wamala, to storm the Parliament. Wamala, infamous for his repulsive behavior, including a public strip-down tantrum, led these protesters into the heart of Parliament. Yet now there’s a sudden concern about orderliness when it comes to anti-corruption protests. This blatant hypocrisy reeks of fear and guilt.
Hon Ssekikubo rightly exposes the absurdity of this situation: “The speaker must allow Ugandans to show their disdain to this corrupt parliament, especially since she already allowed hideous and vile people like (Kisakyamukama) to lead protesters in parliament.” If the doors of Parliament are open to such disgraceful spectacles, they must be wide open for the citizens who demand transparency and integrity.
The new Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, and his cronies are also put on notice. They are reminded that even the Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has supported protests against corrupt officials. The police’s attempt to block the march under the guise of maintaining public order is a feeble and transparent attempt to shield the corrupt. ACP Kituuma Rosoke’s statement about the march’s lack of clarity and potential for disorder is laughable. It stinks of desperation, trying to prevent the very accountability that threatens their corrupt empire.
This march is not about causing disorder; it’s about exposing the deep-rooted filth that has corrupted every level of Uganda’s governance. It’s about confronting the dishonesty, greed, and betrayal that have kept Uganda from achieving its true potential. The fearmongering tactics employed by the police and other government officials are nothing more than a cowardly attempt to silence the people’s voice.
It is time for Ugandans to rise and demand the change they deserve. The corruption that has bled this nation dry must be confronted head-on. The MPs supporting this march are taking a brave stand, but they cannot do it alone. Every Ugandan must join this fight, must add their voice to the chorus demanding integrity and accountability.
Ugandans must not be cowed by the threats and scare tactics of the corrupt elite. They must march to Parliament on July 23, 2024, with a clear message: Enough is enough. The corrupt must be held accountable. The people of Uganda will no longer be silenced. They will no longer tolerate the theft of their resources, the betrayal of their trust, and the destruction of their future.
This march is a pivotal moment in Uganda’s history. It is a chance to reclaim the nation from the clutches of corruption. It is a chance to show the world that Ugandans are ready to fight for their rights, ready to hold their leaders accountable, and ready to build a future free from the chains of corruption.
On July 23, 2024, Ugandans must flood the streets, march to Parliament, and demand justice. They must show the corrupt that their days are numbered, that the people’s patience has run out, and that the time for change is now. The corrupt cowards who have plundered Uganda’s wealth and betrayed its people must be exposed and brought to justice. This is a fight for the soul of Uganda, and it is a fight that must be won.
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