Appearing unruffled, Mr Museveni carried on with his address, which comes at a time when several opposition supporters are on trial in the military court
Daily Monitor
Thursday May 13 2021
Opposition figures and former presidential candidates Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine (left) and Dr Kizza Besigye say president Museveni rigged elections and his reign is merely hinged on his militaristic approach in suppressing masses. PHOTO/FILE
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The election runner-up, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine was unobtrusively out of sight and seemingly out of voice by closure of the ceremony at Kololo with his National Unity Platform (NUP) party members opting for Godly intervention.
NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi says Bobi Wine will swear in from Kololo Independence grounds upon deposing Mr Museveni.
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Renowned opposition figures stayed mute while little was heard- from outspoken activists in the nation as Mr Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni took oath, extending his presidency to four decades on Wednesday.
‘Worst night’ as Ugandans trek miles on Museveni inauguration eve
Wednesday May 12 2021
This photo taken on May 11 shows people as they resume their seats after the lorry they were travelling aboard was intercepted by security operatives in Nakawa, Kampala. PHOTO/DAVID AJUNA
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A squared night for oceans of both pro and anti-regime elements wading the streets- ushered a section of afflicted and aggrieved Ugandans into Mr Museveni’s next five-year term that commences with inauguration on May 12.
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‘‘This is the worst night I ve had in Kampala so far,’’ Esther Nalumansi, 24, said on Tuesday evening as she hurriedly paced home.
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