Uganda leader's son appears set on presidency
(8 May 2022) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Entebbe - 7 May 2022 1. Wide of people attending birthday party for Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba 2. Various of Kainerugaba at his birthday party wearing military uniform and with his cap off 3. Women dancing 4. Mid of Kainerugaba at table 5. People in military uniform walking towards stage 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, First Son and Commander of the Land Forces of the Uganda People's Defense Force: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++ "I cannot leave this stage without thanking our Commander-In-Chief, General Yoweri Museveni, for his steadfast leadership of the country but importantly for overseeing the creation of a disciplined people centered army like UPDF. What I can guarantee all our young people is that UPDF remains steadfast in ensuring Uganda stays peaceful and secure." 7. Mid of Kainerugaba wearing military uniform 8. Kainerugaba leaving stage ++MUTE++ STORYLINE: Public fetes celebrating the son of Uganda's leader are raising concern that he is aiming for the presidency after years of apparently being groomed to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986. Three events marking Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's 48th birthday have been held in recent days. Lively rallies are said to be tributes to their future president. The most recent event, Saturday's thanksgiving ceremony, was attended by hundreds, including top government officials and military officers. Kainerugaba, who commands Uganda's infantry forces, has been increasingly assertive in Twitter posts in which he mentions his wish to rule Uganda. He spoke of increasing the sports budget in favor of young people when he "wins power in this country." And he says he will announce his political program soon. Kainerugaba's supporters say he offers Uganda the opportunity of a peaceful transfer of power in a country that has not had one since independence from British colonial rule in 1962. But opposition leaders, critics and others eager for change say his rise is leading the East African country toward hereditary rule. =========================================================== Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: [email protected] (ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: / ap_archive Facebook: / aparchives Instagram: / apnews You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...
