In other words Lt. The effect of this scheme is turmoil, political instability and definite retrogression. Article 69 merely mentions some political associations and purports to say, but does not state or give what political system each represents, which is separate and different from the non-discriminatory system already in the Constitution. The people of Uganda know that the Movement is a political organisation and not a system of governance contrary to what is provided in Article 70. The Movement is a political party and ought to be subjected to regular competitive elections.
Regular elections are another element which is an essential practice in a framework of governance.
But the elections stipulated in the Constitution must not be reduced to symbolic legitimisation or mere collective affirmation as was th e case in the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections of 1996. Democratic elections must be competitive and inclusive. The citizens, that is the electorate, must have and enjoy the right to elect candidates of their choice. The candidates in turn must have the freedom to campaign, publish their opinions and criticism of the incumbent government and present to the electorate alternative policies. Gen. Museveni and his associates are violently against open competitive politics.