President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament for passing the Sovereignty Bill, describing it as a significant step toward safeguarding Uganda’s independence and self-determination.
In a message addressed to Ugandans, particularly the youth, commonly referred to as the Bazzukulu, through his official X-handle on Wednesday, President Museveni emphasized that the new law reinforces the principle of allowing countries to manage their own affairs without external interference.
He framed the bill as a firm declaration that Uganda must chart its own path, free from undue foreign influence.
President Museveni expressed concern over what he called growing arguments against the bill, warning that foreign involvement in internal matters can have serious and long-term consequences.
Drawing from Uganda’s history, Museveni cited the 1971 coup led by Idi Amin, which he said was backed by foreign actors, as a cautionary example of how external interference can destabilize a nation and derail progress.
He noted that despite earlier political differences, leaders at the time had begun working together on regional integration efforts such as the East African Federation and broader African liberation movements.
Museveni added that Uganda’s economy had shown strong growth in the late 1960s, signaling promising progress before it was disrupted.
According to the President, the aftermath of the 1971 coup forced Ugandans into years of struggle to restore stability, an experience he urged citizens and leaders to remember as they debate national sovereignty and governance.
Museveni commended NRM legislators for what he described as a patriotic move, urging Ugandans to remain vigilant in protecting the country’s independence and unity.
