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Uganda warns diplomats over meddling in polls

Ugandan government spokesman Ofwono Opondo speaks to journalists on November 11, 2013 at State House in Entebbe. The Ugandan government warned diplomats accredited to the country to desist from electioneering as the country’s presidential polls scheduled for February 18 draw close. PHOTO | ISAAC KASAMANI |

By  Xinhua

What you need to know:

  • Mr Ofwono Opondo, the government spokesperson, told reporters that some envoys have been unduly meddling in the country’s internal politics and elections contrary to international norms and practices.”
  • The government takes strong exception to meddling and would like to caution those doing so to desist forthwith and in case there are matters of concern they should be addressed through the appropriate diplomatic channels,” Mr Ofwono said without naming the countries involved.
  • The election observers include among others those from the European Union, Commonwealth, African Union and other regional organisations.

KAMPALA, Tuesday

The Ugandan government on Tuesday warned diplomats accredited to the country to desist from electioneering as the country’s presidential polls scheduled for February 18 draw close.

Mr Ofwono Opondo, the government spokesperson, told reporters that some envoys have been unduly meddling in the country’s internal politics and elections contrary to international norms and practices.”

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GOVERNMENT CAUTION

The government takes strong exception to meddling and would like to caution those doing so to desist forthwith and in case there are matters of concern they should be addressed through the appropriate diplomatic channels,” Mr Ofwono said without naming the countries involved.

He said diplomats must respect Uganda’s sovereignty in accordance with international norms and practices.

Several foreign election observers are in the country to observer the much anticipated elections that will see the incumbent Yoweri Museveni tussle it out with two main rivals, former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye of the leading opposition party Forum for Democratic Change.

The election observers include among others those from the European Union, Commonwealth, African Union and other regional organisations.

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