Patriotism In Uganda Means Rejecting NRM Criminal Cartel Masquerading As Government

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Ugandans: if your area member of parliament does not take his or her children to schools in the constituency which he represents, and does not go to the hospitals in the same constituency when sick, and you keep voting for them, you are foolish and unpatriotic. Also, if we cannot rise up against our leaders who have no faith in the education system, health care but chose to go and enjoy the services of the modern world, we are to blame.

 

 

Living in a democratic society comes with the responsibility of choosing representatives who truly have the best interests of the people at heart. Unfortunately, in Uganda, there is a disconnect between the actions of the politicians and the needs of the people they are supposed to serve. It is disheartening to see that many members of parliament do not even have faith in the public services they oversee.

If your area representative does not utilize the schools or hospitals in your constituency, it begs the question: why should you continue to support them?

Education is the foundation for a prosperous future, and it is crucial that our elected officials prioritize the education of the younger generation. However, it is alarming to learn that the Minister of Education and the entire technical staff choose to send their children abroad for schooling. This raises concerns about the quality of education in Uganda and the lack of trust in the local educational institutions.

If those responsible for shaping the education system do not believe in it enough to enroll their own children, how can we expect any positive change?

Similarly, the Minister of Health and the entire technical staff should be the pillars of a robust healthcare system that they preach. Yet, it is disheartening to discover that they prefer to seek medical treatment abroad when they fall ill. This sends a clear message that they lack confidence in the very system they are entrusted to manage. Meanwhile, the poor Ugandans who rely on these public health services are left to suffer the consequences of neglect and inadequate resources. It is time for Ugandans to demand accountability and reject politicians who do not believe in the public services they are meant to provide.

One of the most concerning aspects of Ugandan politics is the lack of genuine concern for the welfare of the people. Many politicians only seem to care about their own interests, rather than the needs of their constituents. They only make appearances in their constituencies when it is convenient for them, such as during election campaigns or funerals. The rest of the time, they are nowhere to be seen, leaving the voters to suffer the consequences of their poor leadership.

The disconnect between politicians and the public services they are supposed to oversee is evident in their actions. They do not use the schools or hospitals in their own constituencies, showing a lack of faith in the very institutions they are meant to improve. This lack of trust trickles down to the voters, who are left to bear the brunt of the underfunded and understaffed public services.

It is time for Ugandans to rise above the complacency and demand better from their elected officials.

Patriotism should not mean blindly supporting politicians who do not have the people’s best interests at heart. Instead, it should mean holding them accountable for their actions and rejecting those who do not believe in the public services that are meant to benefit all Ugandans.

The consequences of the politicians’ lack of faith in public services are felt by the voters on a daily basis. The poor state of education and healthcare in Uganda is a direct result of the negligence of those in power.

When the Minister of Education and the technical staff choose to send their children abroad for schooling, it undermines the potential of the local education system. The lack of investment and confidence in local schools hinders the development of future generations and perpetuates a cycle of inequality. When the Minister of Health and the technical staff seek medical treatment abroad, it highlights the inadequacies of the healthcare system in Uganda. The poor and vulnerable Ugandans, who rely on these services, are left with substandard care and limited access to life-saving treatments. This disparity in healthcare provision is a clear indication that the politicians prioritize their own well-being over the welfare of the people they are meant to serve.

It is time for Ugandans to recognize that their votes hold power and to use that power to demand change. By rejecting politicians who do not have faith in public services, we can pave the way for a brighter future for all. It is our duty as patriotic citizens to hold our elected officials accountable and to fight for a government that truly represents the needs and aspirations of the Ugandan people.

If you fear to go on the streets because of the SFC/UPDF/Police brutality, you’ll still die in the hospital for lack of drugs. You’ll still die of poverty. You’ll still die of stray bullets. You’ll still die of DNA stress. You’ll still die in potholes. You’ll still die while giving birth. You’ll still be poisoned. You’ll still be murdered by the regime in cold blood. Other countries did it and we can also do it and remove despot Yoweri Museveni from power.

Patriotism in Uganda should not be synonymous with blind loyalty to politicians who do not have faith in public services. It is time for Ugandans to wake up and reject the criminal cartel of the NRM that masquerades as a government. We must demand better from our representatives, and hold them accountable for their actions. Education and healthcare are fundamental pillars of a thriving society, and it is our duty to ensure that they are accessible to all.

Let us unite as patriotic Ugandans and work towards a government that truly serves the needs of the people.