UPDF spokesperson, Brig. Flavia Byekwaso has warned any individuals and groups who have arrangements to stop the swearing-in of the elected president,. Yoweri Museveni next month. Byekwaso noted that the security force has learnt of the continued hate speech by a section of some Ugandans through the help of foreigners.
“Recently they are saying they are going to interrupt the swearing-in of the president-elect come 12th May 2021. But you should desist from any plans of disturbing the peace of other citizens,” the army chief warned.
“We are all aware that the president of the Republic of Uganda has warned against tribalism and sectarianism. As security forces, we will fight negative propaganda. Any person who stands in the way of peace will be dealt with decisively,” Byekwaso cautioned.
Byekwaso displayed placards of on them written hate and tribalistic messages like “M7 Tajja Kulayira” “N’omuganda naye afugeko” among other statements.
Bwekwaso emphatically urged all Ugandans to desist from such activities because they are not productive.
She further revealed that they know exactly where those who are planning for such are.
