The People’s Front for Freedom has said they are dedicating this year’s Lent season, starting on Wednesday, to urge Christians to pray for the release of all political prisoners, including Dr Kizza Besigye.
Determination and Commitment to Change
“There must come a point when we say enough is enough. For me, I’ve crossed that point. I have crossed the point where I’ve said I’ve had enough. I am here today to make it very clear that I am making a difference in this country of ours and whatever threat they do to me, whether it is tear gas or whether they want to put me with Kizza [Besigye] in jail, I am not going to turn back,” said the Lira City East Division MP as he addressed a rally at Kalaki Primary School, Kalaki District, on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Father’s Legacy and Vision for Uganda
Mr Akena who is former president Milton Obote’s son said he was determined to cause change ahead of 2026 general election, even if it means death.
“My only prayer to God is to see a day where Uganda succeeds before I die. I am not afraid to go and meet my
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Obote, who ruled Uganda twice, died on October 10, 2005.
Mr Akena said throughout his life, his late father worked for the wellbeing of Ugandans.
“So, before I go, I must work for my people such that when I go, I will be sure I have done everything I can for my people, but I need your support,” Mr Akena said, highlighting that he has only two options for him to deliver Ugandans to what he believes is the ‘Promised Land.’
Vision for a Better Uganda
“Uganda must succeed! That is option one,” he said, clarifying that “Uganda will succeed” is his second option.
“I am happy when Uganda succeeds, I am happy when the people of Uganda succeed and therefore, I will do everything in my power to make this work and it has to work. I have those who are standing with me. I have those who are determined to make that difference, and Uganda will work for Uganda.”
Mr Akena said he wants to enter State House through the forthcoming elections to “make a difference” in Uganda
Calls for Unity and Support for Change
He rallied Ugandans to get ready to stand for the truth as the country prepares for the elections.
“Let us work for the next generation, let us make sure that the children who are born today will have a better future, let them have the education which is worthwhile so that they can succeed anywhere they go,” he said.
Addressing a rally in Otuboi Town later I the same day, Mr Akena pleaded with the voters to support his dream for change.
“That change has to come. The change which will benefit the citizens of Uganda. As far as I am concerned, we have suffered enough. I pray to God that this suffering has ended, but I need all of us to move together for a better future,” said the UPC party leader.
