British MP Queries UK Meddling in Uganda’s Affairs, Commends UPDF, Refugee Policy

A British Member of Parliament, John Howell of Henley constituency has questioned the motive of Britain meddling in Uganda’s internal affairs.

This was during the Tuesday debate on democracy in Uganda in a session motion moved by Dr Paul Williams of Stockton South Constituency.

Earlier, Ugandans had also questioned the motive of the UK Parliament debating Ugandan issues yet they could have focused on their issues such as the controversial Brexit.

Mr Howell quoted press reports where a section of Ugandans questioned why the British Parliament was trying to tell them what to do their own Parliament.

“Does that not show that we face an uphill struggle in getting our points across in the measured way he (Dr Williams) describes?” Howell asked.

The UK parliamentary debate was hinged on the events of August 2018 that preceded the Arua Municipality by-election.

Another legislator (Stafford MP) Mr Jeremy Lefroy argued that amidst all criticism, Uganda should be credited for its soldiers who have died in a peacekeeping mission in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Chris Law of Dundee lauded the Uganda government for its expansive policy on refugee being the third largest global host of immigrants but cautioned that the UK should be prepared to ensure that democracy and the rule of the law are protected.