September 29, 2003
| Federalism is recipe for war
Allow me express my opinion on the issue of federalism proposed to the Constitutional Review Commission by the Cabinet. If the proposal is adopted, am afraid it will be a recipe for disaster. It will create unnecessary levels of administration that will be a burden to the common person, increasing chances of misuse of public funds. In addition, with the middle class in Uganda now investing in real estate, being the remaining profitable activity and with the prevailing massive poverty emanating from unemployment and lack of business opportunities, the stage will be set for confrontation between Buganda and the middle class from other nationalities under federalism. I have listened to most elite from Buganda, especially those who closely associate with the Mengo establishment. Deep in their mind, they believe other tribes are making easy money from their land. With federalism, they will get a chance to have a go at them either through taxation or otherwise. However, they will be dealing with people who have money and other means. Consequently, a conflict will arise that can easily tear Uganda apart. We already have a problem in Kibaale. This should serve as an eye-opener. Ndinawe Byekwaso, |
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