Allegations have surfaced that numerous heads and public relations officers of government agencies harbor a deep-seated animosity towards President Yoweri Museveni. Despite owing their positions and tenure to the President, these individuals are accused of publicly distancing themselves while privately seeking his favor.
This alleged duplicity has significant implications for the government and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Government agency heads, who are expected to represent the government to the public, are reportedly maintaining a low profile and avoiding association with the President or the NRM.
A key aspect of this alleged behavior is the reluctance of these agency heads to promote their agencies in public forums or media outlets affiliated with the President or the NRM. They appear to be hesitant to be seen as loyal to the President, despite their appointments stemming from him.
This purported lack of loyalty extends to their interactions with NRM cadres and supporters. Many have reportedly ignored or rejected requests for support from NRM-linked groups. Instead, they are accused of favoring individuals and groups associated with the opposition, often granting them preferential treatment regarding opportunities and resources.
Public relations officers from these agencies are similarly implicated, with allegations of rarely mentioning the President or the NRM in their public statements. This behavior suggests an attempt to diminish the President’s influence in the public narrative, despite his role as the driving force behind government policies and programs.
This alleged behavior is described as both ungrateful and counterproductive. By distancing themselves from the President and the NRM, these agency heads are purportedly undermining the government’s efforts to communicate its achievements and vision to the public. This is characterized as a betrayal of trust.
The consequences of these alleged actions are significant. The public may remain uninformed about government initiatives and achievements, and the President’s vision for the country may not be effectively communicated. This creates a vacuum that could be exploited by misinformation and propaganda from opposition groups.
The heads of government agencies and public relations officers are urged to reassess their behavior and priorities. Their roles are described as serving the public and promoting the government’s vision, not merely personal advancement.
Those accused of secretly harboring animosity towards President Museveni while feigning public loyalty are called upon to make a clear choice. Ambiguous behavior is deemed dishonest and detrimental to the country.
Government agency heads and public relations officers are cautioned against allegedly blacklisting and disliking President Museveni. They are advised to focus on promoting the government’s achievements and vision, thereby serving the President, the NRM, and the nation.
Those perceived as “silent enemies within” are called to account for their actions. They are urged to clarify their loyalties and act accordingly. The government and the NRM party are deemed deserving of better representation from their appointees, and the public is entitled to information about government initiatives and achievements.
It is hoped that government agency heads and public relations officers will fulfill their responsibilities by promoting the government’s vision and achievements, thereby serving the President, the NRM, and the country.
The responsibility lies with them. Patriotic Ugandans are encouraged to identify those within government agencies who are seen as undermining President Museveni.
