President Yoweri Museveni has claimed that he would have personally joined the recent anti-corruption march if it had been properly organized and coordinated with the police.
In a statement on his X account, Museveni stated that the Tuesday protest was not genuine as some participants were unaware of the foreign funding and planned evil actions.
“If it was a genuine, peaceful anti-corruption effort, I would have been the first to join,” Museveni said.
He recalled a 2019 anti-corruption march organized by Col Edith Nakalema, which he attended, and suggested a similar effort could be held.
“Kololo ceremonial grounds are being repaired, and when finished, Nakalema should organize us. I will be there,” he said.
Museveni warned those receiving foreign funding, stating that evidence in court will “shock many.”
The president praised the security forces for their intelligence-led operation and promised to address the issue further in a future broadcast.
“The fight against corruption is in my hands. I just need evidence, and action will be taken,” he concluded.
As of today, over 90 people have been arrested and about 60 remanded to Luzira Prison. Many of them have been charged with holding unlawful assembly and being a public nuisance.
