Newslex Point News in Uganda, Uganda news
This photo of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, chatting on the phone while sitting on a chair on the side of a village road,[9] has raised questions – such as whether the cowboy hat-wearing leader was pulling off a cheap publicity stunt or was dealing with urgent matters of national importance.[5]
Check also: Uganda: 30 People Held Over Coup Plot Against Kaguta Museveni
The photo was released by his press officer Don Wanyama who said on Facebook that his 71-year-old boss had stopped his motorcade to make the 30-minute call while returning from World Population Day celebrations in remote western Uganda on Monday.[1]
He does not say why the call had to be made from a roadside chair – with an accompanying desk – but Ugandans have offered their own explanations on Twitter.[8]
Hell No… Hell No… Kenyans stop being this ruthless with Photoshop. Leave our beloved President alone… pic.twitter.com/MdLhKxfU6T
— Abdu Dilshan Wasike (@WasikeAbdu) July 12, 2016
President #Museveni finally found a place with MTN zone, 100% free calls…..
— Muks Steven (@mukssteven) July 12, 2016
@Samzen thinks the conversation was with someone in his government, [9]and it revolved around opposition leader Kizza Besigye who was charged with treason after denouncing Mr Museveni’s victory in elections in February as fraudulent.[2]
Museveni heard El Chapo escaped prison so he had to stop the convoy mid way to confirm if Besigye is still in locks pic.twitter.com/8d9kKU853L
— Stifler (@Samzen_) July 12, 2016
For others,[10] Ugandan president was trying to identify the culprit complaining about un-tarred and potholed roads.
Hello.. Museveni talking .. So who was complaining about bad roads in Uganda???? pic.twitter.com/r6dcexLuHU
— Paetrk (@patric_githaiga) July 12, 2016
Perhaps, though,[7] the call was not all that important as the president had time to wave at a passing motorist.
And as he said in a Facebook post, he had a “brief chat” with the residents of Kyeirumba Village during the stopover.
“They thanked the government for tarmacking the road that connects Uganda to Tanzania through Isingiro,”[9] Mr Museveni said.
“The residents also asked that government engages solar panel distributors to reduce cost.[4] We shall follow up on this,” he added.
On Twitter, @chrisatuk pictured Ugandan president,[12] Mr Museveni in better company, with men who use straws to drink a home-made brew, which has water mixed into it, from a communal pot.[3] He mocks the president for pronouncing the letter l as r, and plays on the fact that when men intend to go and drink they say: “I am going to telephone.”
Follow @newslexpointhurro..bring mirk if you have no more hot water #Museveni #phone pic.twitter.com/w4knV8275U
— Ogon (@chrisatuk) July 12, 2016
For another tweeter, the Ugandan president was in a far more exotic place.
my #M7Challenge #Musevenichallenge pic.twitter.com/L6y7iHiN4t
— Wabinyai Fidel 🇺🇬 (@WabiRaja) July 12, 2016
Others were wondering whether Zimbabwe’s 92-year-old leader, who looks increasingly frail and struggles to walk,[4] would follow suit when he is travelling through his country.
Gwe. Where's my chicken? pic.twitter.com/fc3qRrvKsb
— Siima Kyakuhaire (@kanyindo) July 12, 2016
Some people have tried to recreate the scene, but it is not clear whether Mr Mugabe will take up the challenge.[1]
Source: BBC
Check also;
- 8 Things You Should Know About The President Of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni
- Dr. Besigye Is A Security Threat
- Uganda To Set Up Mental Health Facility For Soldiers
Please use the button below to contribute to Newslex Point, Inc. using a credit card or via PayPal.
