ALLOW THE SPIRIT OF CONSTITUTIONALISM PREVAIL
Uganda’s history is littered with bloodshed and political turmoil. It is a past defined by war, wanton destruction, killing and lawlessness. The horrific tales of this past will always linger on the mind of those who witnessed and experienced the excesses of political power. Because of the ugly history which our country straddled, the 1995 constitution was written while recalling this past. The framers were mindful of the tyranny and the lack of rule of law which reigned unabated throughout the dark periods of the successive regimes. It was envisaged that by having a popular and durable constitution, Uganda will never slide back in anarchy and discord. The constitution was established based on the principles of unity, peace, equality, democracy, freedom, social justice and progress. In an effort to prevent a return to a reign of terror, there are safeguards which were included as provisions in the constitution. These could serve as a curtailment of any emergence of a dictato...