By Rodney MuhumuzaThe Related Press
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s longtime president says he’s taking “compelled depart” after testing optimistic for COVID-19.
Yoweri Museveni, who has dominated Uganda since 1986, mentioned on Twitter that he was experiencing “gentle signs” as he goes into isolation.
Whereas two of three samples collected from him earlier within the week examined destructive, one returned a optimistic outcome, he mentioned in an announcement June 8.
“I’ve, subsequently, received the second compelled depart within the final 53 years, ever since 1971, after we began combating Idi Amin,” he mentioned, citing the dictator who dominated Uganda within the Nineteen Seventies.
Museveni, 78, mentioned he delegated his duties to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
Information of Museveni’s illness has drawn blended reactions from Ugandans. Whereas some are wishing him a fast restoration, others elsewhere on social media haven’t been so form.
Museveni received a sixth presidential time period in 2021. His supporters are urging him to run once more in 2026 amid an obvious presidential bid by his son, who’s important of the ruling celebration. Whereas Museveni is beloved by many Ugandans who credit score him with bringing relative stability to the East African nation, many others see him as an authoritarian who is determined by the safety forces to remain in energy.
