Maracha Constituency MP Hon Oguzu Lee Denis Blames President Museveni Over Unending Corruption in Uganda.
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*President Museveni is the biggest stumbling block to ending vicious cycle of corruption in Uganda.*
Dear President Museveni,
I hope this letter finds you well. Having watched the clarion warning of the Secretary General of your party on corruption, greed and nepotism as the things that will push the ruling party out of power, as a concerned citizen, I'm compelled to express my thoughts on the issue of corruption which doesn't only impact the NRM but continues to eat into our future. We're told corruption was at its lowest point when you came to power. In your reign and on your watch, it has been massaged to a tune of Ugx 10 trillion annually. There is no doubt your cautions such as the one you made to IGG to go slow on lifestyle audit and labelling of anticorruption crusaders as foreign agents serves no other purpose except to undermine the people's struggle against the vice.
While I acknowledge your long tenure and contributions to our nation, I must candidly address you on this matter of great concern: your role as greatest enabler of corruption through words and action despite being a beacon of hope we all looked upto in this fight.
It appears you no longer care about the people. You take pride in the suffering of ordinary people. How can you mock the people by calling budgetary reallocation for ambulances, building schools and health centres for the poor people in areas-without corruption and choose to refer to investment in a sinking Roko shares, a strategic priority?
Even when Uganda is at a pivotal moment in its fight against corruption, the nation’s progress is severely being hindered by your lack of political will. We knew your promise to crush the corrupt is the usual cosmetic rhetoric because your government and associates are the greatest beneficiaries of the vice and would hardly survive without.
You rightfully highlighted in your State of the Nation Address on June 6, 2024 that you have evidence regarding corrupt practices within the Ministry of Finance and Parliament. How did a peaceful demonstration against that turn to be a crime and work of foreign agents for which Gen -Zs must be prosecuted yet they acted constitutionally based on your assertions as a Fountain of Honor?
Despite your promises to tackle this menace, it continues to thrive. One time you were quoted telling Ugandans that you're now God. And that you cannot fight corruption by witchcraftcy. The perception is now that your government is complicit in corruption, something which not only undermines public trust but erodes our collective faith in your leadership against corruption. Your close associates, some of whom face corruption allegations, raise questions about your commitment to end graft. For it's said if the character of a man isn't clear to you, look for who he associates with.
Your open attack and internal resistance to struggle of Ugandans against corruption poses a significant challenge to calls to report or even bring evidence.
To you an effort to fight graft where you're not a participant is work of foreigners. If foreigners are that bad, why did you get guns from Libya to pursue your war? Your dismissal of others' anti-graft efforts as work of foreign agents reflects your administration's lack faith in young people of this country who must always line up for handouts from you instead of building a sustainable future for themselves through ending graft. The conflicting messages on corruption from the various arms of government undermine their moral authority and rule of law thus perpetuating a culture of impunity.
I must emphasize here that your current pursuits cannot now end corruption. Addressing corruption requires not only punitive measures but also systemic reforms which cannot be attained by current duplication of the agencies and boasting about successful arrest of young people who would be your best allies and have not infringed on rights of others in their pursuit.
I implore you to pick interest in how leaders like Lee Kuan Yew who sharply contrast you succeeded? Late Lee Kuan Yew was another visionary leader like you who transformed Singapore from a struggling nation into a global economic powerhouse. His approach to governance differed significantly from what we observe in your stewardship. Lee Kuan Yew emphasized merit-based appointments, ensuring that competent individuals held key positions. In contrast, Uganda has witnessed political patronage and nepotism under your leadership. Lee Kuan Yew’s unwavering stance against corruption was evident. He prioritized transparency, swift legal action, and put severe penalties for wrongdoers. Uganda under your leadership unfortunately lacks such resolute measures. Lee Kuan Yew led by example, living modestly and eschewing personal gain which contrast with what your budget tells us. His integrity set the tone for Singapore’s ethical governance. Many are asking what you'll set for us as a country. Lee Kuan Yew prioritized quality education, infrastructure, and economic diversification that have lasted. Take time to ask if any of the anythings you've done will outlive your tenure. From the look of things, Uganda’s progress in many areas remains uneven thus making a case for us to call you out. Unfortunately for us, you're not our servant. You've chosen to work for your beliefs and for your grandchildren that's why they are not in jails.
There is nothing unusual Gen-Z's are calling for. They need transformative leadership. It is time to break free from the cycle of corruption. Addressing this issue requires bold steps. It requires independent Anti-Corruption Agencies.
Strengthen institutions like the Inspectorate of Government and assure their autonomy. Ensure institutions like judiciary remain impartial and free from political influence. The recruitment of “cadre judges” loyal to the government undermines the judiciary’s integrity The recent legal action against suspected corrupt MPs is a positive step, but sustained efforts are needed.
You've excelled in selective regular engagement with citizens. Please listen to their concerns on corruption and act decisively against corruption. Empower citizens to monitor government funds.
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to ethical conduct. Lead with integrity, not just in words but through actions. Avoid abuse of the constitution and uphold democratic principles and ensure equal political space and peaceful engagement in the sunset of your days so that your aspirations for heaven can come to fruition.
Stifling pursuits for transparency and accountability through use of the Armed and Security Forces should not remain your label. Pursue investment in anti-corruption efforts and technology. Your redirection of 8 billion reallocated by Parliament to Criminal Investigations Department the country needs to investigate corruption cases infavor of a sinking ROKO says much about your desire to fight corruption.
Even when the Inspectorate of Government’s digitization efforts are promising, you've spread their resources very thin that the quality of their work remains a wild dream. Let me remind you that investing and leveraging on technology can enhance efficiency in monitoring and investigating corruption cases.
Lastly Mr. President, Uganda deserves better. Let us strive for a legacy that transcends personal interests and truly uplifts our nation. Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy reminds us that leadership can shape a nation’s destiny. May we choose the path of integrity, transparency, accountability and progress. Achieving Uganda’s ambitious economic goals requires unwavering commitment from all branches of government and the citizenry to stop the leaks. We can not enlist citizens' support by disparaging them as agents of unnamed foreign interests.
Let us work together to build a corruption-free future for our nation. If you didn't know, the close to 10 trillion Ugx we lose annually through corruption is only 5% of the leak in our economy. According to Mbeki Commission Report on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), commercial practices account for largest source (65%) of IFFs from Africa, followed by crime at 30% and corruption at 5%. We're counting on you to lead us in stopping the leak.
Oguzu Lee.
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