President Yoweri Museveni, who had been in power since 1986, declared publicly that this would be his last election. After nearly 15 years at the helm, Museveni claimed he would retire and give way to a new generation of leaders.
But over two decades later, that promise remains unfulfilled. The 2001 presidential election was a heated contest between Museveni and his former ally, Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye.
Besigye, once a close associate and physician to Museveni, broke ranks and challenged his old boss, accusing him of abandoning the ideals of the liberation struggle.GET FULL STORY HERE.