MP Babu Owino Hits Back at President Museveni after Uganda Declared Him Persona Non Grata

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has sent a message to Uganda President Yoweri Museveni after the East African nation declared him a persona non grata.

In a statement, Owino says the ban will not stop him from pushing for democracy in Africa and that his friendship with Uganda's opposition MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine will continue to blossom. 

“Honorable Bobi Wine and I remain brothers in ideology and no amount of intimidation will stop us from working together to liberate the people of Africa!" Babu says.

"I wish to categorically state that General Haji’s ban will not deter me from agitating for greater democratic space in Uganda, Kenya and indeed, the entire continent. I will not falter in my pursuit for respect for human rights and the meaningful involvement of the youth in our nations’ affairs."

Babu does not mince words about President Museveni's continued hold on power stating that his reign will soon come to an end.

“The arc of the moral universe may be long but it always bends towards justice. President Museveni must know that nothing lasts forever. He has overstayed his welcome and soon, the popular wishes of the Ugandan people will outweigh his use of force and violence."

"I urge the youth in Uganda not to be discouraged from this minor setback, I will come to Uganda whether the guy is alive or dead. We will overcome!” adds Owino.

In a letter to Kenya's Foreign Affairs ministry, Uganda's Internal Affairs Minister General Haji Abubakar accuses Owino of insulting President Museveni during a joint rally with Bobi Wine in Nairobi last month.