President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the ruling NRM party’s tolerance is the reason Ugandans are not refugees in the world.
Museveni made the remarks over the weekend while addressing a group of NRM new lawmakers who are camped at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
“There are no Ugandan refugees, they are all here. Ugandans are out there abusing me, telling lies about me, but they are here because we are so willing to work even with those that are our enemies,” he said.
His comments came after Dr. Aate Sharifah Taban Amin, a granddaughter of ex-President Amin Dada and now Woman Member of Parliament for Koboko District described Museveni as a ‘father’ and ‘grandfather’ she never had.
“I could not imagine myself walking out of here without thanking you. I am struggling with emotions, I did not prepare a speech to thank you, but I would like to say you are a father, thank you,” she said.
The lawmakers are in Kyankwanzi to acquaint themselves with the ideology of the party and what is expected of them when they take oath next month.
Dr. Aate revealed that President Museveni brought back her family even when her father was a rebel against his government. “You forgave my father who was a rebel, brought us back home, gave us a house, and educated us. I am now a doctor because of you,” she added.