Ugandan opposition illegaly swears himself in as president – IOTW Report

Ugandan opposition illegaly swears himself in as president

Police are out in full-force to ensure Thursday’s actual inauguration is uninterrupted.

besigye swears himself in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 11 (UPI) — Kizza Besigye lost the vote to long-serving leader Yoweri Museveniin in Uganda’s recent presidential election. But Besigye isn’t letting the tally stand in the way of him assuming the country’s highest office.

Besigye illegally swore himself in as president of Uganda on Wednesday.

watch out bad ass

It sounds like a sketch comedy idea, but the actions have tensions in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, running high. President elect Museveniin is scheduled to be sworn in — for real — on Thursday.  more

11 Comments on Ugandan opposition illegaly swears himself in as president

  1. Museveni was a breath of fresh air after Milton Obote and Idi Amin.

    But he’s been in there since the mid-80s and maybe his time is past – though, for the most part, Uganda stays out of the news (which I take as a good thing).

    izlamo delenda est …

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