State House has asked Ugandans to take President Museveni’s recent apology in good faith, without any conditions attached.
Speaking during a national prayer service held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Museveni and the First Lady asked the Baganda to forgive them for mistakes made over the last 40 years.
The apology has stirred mixed reactions from members of the public about its intent and timing.
However, deputy presidential press secretary, Faruk Kirunda called for maturity and honesty on how Ugandans receive the apology.
“Let’s be honest as Ugandans the First Couple gave the apology on their own volition. Nobody saw it coming,” Kitunda said. “Why then place demands on them? Only God sees everything and accepts people’s remorsefulness.”
Kirunda noted that some of the conditions being attached to the apology reflect broader state responsibilities, not necessarily the personal actions of the president or First Lady.
He emphasized that the intent of the apology was to extend goodwill and foster a more harmonious and inclusive nation.
“Nobody is perfect,” Kitunda added. “Those giving conditions should also reflect and apologise for their own mistakes, known and unknown, then we move on. The First Couple has set an example to emulate.”
