At the launch of a digital political museum and a conference on the Constitution at Sheraton on Friday, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao revealed the pivotal role President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has in reshaping Uganda’s future.
Mao urged Gen Museveni to set a historic example by overseeing a peaceful transfer of power, a move that would demonstrate Uganda’s trek from civil wars to political maturity and stability.
“Uganda’s path forward depends on the courage of our current leaders to step aside when the time comes, allowing for peaceful transitions that strengthen our democracy,” Mao said. He stressed the need for political dialogue and restraint, urging all Ugandans to prioritize unity and cooperation for the country’s prosperity.
He highlighted the often misunderstood nature of criticism directed at the state, explaining that such criticism frequently stems not from disloyalty but rather from hope and expectation. “What is being seen as criticism is citizens expressing the very high expectations of their government,” he explained, urging leaders to understand the root of these expressions instead of dismissing them as merely antagonistic
