Hardly 24hours after the Promotion to a four Star General and Appointment to Chief of Defense Forces of Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, different people with different political background in Kasese have welcomed the move they say in timely to give another shape to the celebrated UPDF now that the Appointee is not a directly an NRA bush war fighter.
In a yesterday announcement by the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Preside of the Republic of Uganda, Mbadi was promoted from rank of Lieutenant General to Full General, and also appointed the Chief of Defense Forces to replace his former Boss, Gen. David Muhoozi who is currently the State Minister of Internal Affairs.
The Kasese Deputy RDC, Mr. Joshua Masereka described Mbadi`s promotion and appointment as a pride of Kasese, but also a gesture that disciplined committed and prayerful people`s servants can easily grow into ranks. Mr. Joshua speaking……
To Papa Kyugi Karutaro, the Yellow power head in Kasese, Mbadi`s current position in Ugandan Army requires support from Ugandans and particularly the people of Kasese than loosely talking.
Papa Kyugi speaking……
Mr. Sele Mbabugha, an FDC diehard from Mahango Sub County congratulated Gen. Mbadi upon the promotion, before asking the newly appointed Chief of Defense Forces to use his position to mentor his future successors. Mr. Mbabugha speaking………
In his maiden speech after the appointment, Gen. Mbadi assured Ugandans that he would use his experience and expertise to toot out of the army any officers contradicting the UPDF ideology. END.