President Museveni and Defence Minister Crispus Kiyonga are reported to have warned the politicians that if they do not behave properly, the army might shoot its way into power.
The two leaders have now been joined by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Aronda Nyakairima, who confirmed, at a press conference, that a return to military rule was not impossible. Given Uganda's history and the kind of future we aspire to, these statements are as unfortunate as they are unhelpful.
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