Uganda will get its assets back, says FDC MP
By Sharon S. Tibenda
27th Sept 2010
A leading figure in the opposition FDC party has said “…everyone who irregularly bought, will buy, or took State assets on Museveni’s orders will lose them as soon as the IPC takes power”.
His remarks were a reaction to the news that greeted Ugandans last week that President Museveni had issued a directive allowing Kampala Mayor Hajji Nasser Ntege Sebagala to buy the official residence of the Kampala Town Clerk from Kampala City Council.
The Town Clerk’s official residence, which sits on Plot 1 Sezibwa Road near Sheraton Kampala Hotel, is in a prime location in the city and therefore one of the most sought after properties.
In the same week, President Museveni also ordered Kampala City Council to give the old taxi park to Uganda Taxi Operators and Drivers Association [UTODA]. UTODA’s Chairman Hajji Musa Katongole is said to have a very close political relationship with the ruling NRM party.
The top opposition man, who is also a member of the FDC shadow cabinet, added that all the beneficiaries who acquired assets as a result of Museveni’s underhand patronage deals should know that they either bought air or built their castles on sand.
“We shall teach the thieves in this country a lesson that they will never forget. If you benefited from Museveni’s patronage offers, then know that you either bought air or built your castle on sand. Uganda will get its assets back”, warned the tough talking opposition man.
He also said that as the opposition, they were taking note of all the corruption scandals that are being uncovered parliament’s Public Accounts Committee which the NRM government has done nothing about. “…It’s not about political revenge. It’s about upholding the rule of law and fighting impunity. If you are innocent, you have nothing to worry about. But if you are corrupt, then you will not escape the long arm of the law”; said the FDC MP.
He also took a swipe at President Museveni for failing to push for the prosecution of the corrupt with the vigour with which he pushes for the prosecution of his political opponents. “…Look at what he tried to do to Besigye and Otunnu. Why can’t he take similar interest in pushing for the prosecution of his close cronies who have been implicated in multi-million dollar scandals”, he wondered. END. If it’s Monday, it’s Uganda Correspondent. Never miss out again!
