The Minister for Kampala Betty Kamya has said that her sudden switch from the opposition is because the opposition did not recognize her competence and president Museveni did.
‘‘The opposition never saw my competence. If they did, they never showed it. Museveni appreciates me.’’ Betty Kamya said while on NBS tv morning Breeze show.
She added: I attempted to be the Forum for Democratic Change Secretary, but I was never allowed. President Museveni has consistently, since 2001, seen the value in me. The president is a very tolerant, a mature politician who will get the good out of you even when you disagree.
Over the years, the opposition treated Betty Kamya with suspicion as evidenced by the reaction to her ministerial appointment. , the wife to FDC’s Kizza Besigye and the Oxfam International Executive Director said:
“I’ll put it simply; Kamya has been working against the opposition for years. Kamya should have been rewarded with this long ago!”
The Uganda Federal Alliance boss says her sudden support for president Museveni is part of a strategy to get Ugandans “what they want”
On why she supports president Museveni bid for 2021, the two-time presidential aspirant said:
“Better Museveni who is on the way out than, another one who is on the way in whom I don’t understand. Of all the choices we have, President Museveni is a better choice’’
When the host asked her whether she is ready for the hostile response that comes with her pro-Museveni stand, she answered affirmatively: “I have no choice. I made a decision
Still holds on Federalism
A Betty Kamya claims her engagement with the NRM government and president Museveni is a not submission.
“I previously declined a ministerial position when I needed it the most (after my husband died, leaving me with 16 children). At the time of my appointment, I least needed this job. I agreed to take it because I am here to serve.”
She added: I have not given up my party. I am reaching for the moon and if I fail, I will get the stars. I am looking for an opportunity to table Federal Alliance’s theory of a constitutional amendment to change the system.
