Fear Of Coup Forces Uganda’s Military Appointment – Ushering Hereditary Rule
By Dailytab24.
The whirlwind of coup is blowing across African continent and most dictators are repositioning to cushion the effects of the whirlwind.
Paul Biya of Cameroon quickly reshuffled his military leadership after Niger coup. But the most prominent is the recent appointment made by Uganda President, in which his son was appointed into the defence leadership position of the country.
Trust is an issue for most dictators, and the citizens of most countries ruled by dictators often hope the army takes over. But due to they risk being jailed or killed, they can’t speakup.
But any time there is a military coup, the massive celebration across the country, and the support they give the army speaks louder. It’s often a release from a long period of torture and trauma. But Ugandan President is not taking any of that, he is positioning to protect his grip on the leadership of the country.
Kainerugaba, the son of Museveni was appointed the head of Ugandan army. While the appointment all but ensures the military cannot overthrow the government of Museveni, most analysts and Ugandans believe his appointment is in preparation of prospective takeover of power from his father.
Kainerugaba became a soldier in the 1990s and his father’s influence ensured he expressly gained the necessary promotions through military courses. The rise of Kainerugaba was not rushed to avoid unnecessary criticisms. His trajectory to the top was patiently followed. Now due, he has taken the final step to taking over the reigns of the country from his veteran father.
The prospect of taking over from his father was once declared by Kainerugaba on his X (formerly twitter) handle, but was deleted. The government of Museveni has constantly crushed talks of his son taking over from him. His government believes that publicly speaking about the prospect of Kainerugaba’s takeover will harm his government and could orchestrate opposition protest.
Museveni forcefully took over Ugandan leadership in 1986, he has since been elected more than five times. He knows the implications of leaving a porous military leadership that is not dedicated to his will. Uganda’s army will most likely decide the next leader of the country, and Kainerugaba’s appointment all but seals his prospective takeover of the country’s leadership.
The possible hereditary rule is the first in East Africa and there is no internal opposition to it. Museveni has completely chained the country, and has no opposition within his leadership or ruling party.
Kainerugaba is a blunt character, who once threatened to invade Kenya. He has against his father’s wish, been holding rallies. But he has said his rallies are not political. His wild and blunt character led to his removal as the commander of Ugandan land forces. He has also caused diplomatically difficulties for his father in the past.
Uganda is not blessed with good leaders since inception. Idi Amin, was like Museveni, but not as polished as Museveni, but can be held in same breath.
The appointment of Kainerugaba has abolished the thought of military coup in Uganda for the expectants, but has ushered a new expectation – a potential hereditary rule in the East African country.
