Lawyer and former Busiro East MP Medard Ssegona has urged Ugandans to respect the Constitution, saying citizens must develop a personal sense of responsibility to uphold the country’s supreme law.
Speaking during an On The Spot panel discussion on the gap between Uganda’s Constitution and its implementation, Ssegona compared constitutional respect to the reverence some people have for the Kabaka of Buganda.
“Some things I can’t do in my life because I know the Kabaka is watching. Individuals must learn to respect and even fear the Constitution,” he said.
Ssegona argued that the Constitution should guide the conduct of citizens and leaders instead of being respected only when convenient.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about constitutionalism, the rule of law and the enforcement of Uganda’s legal provisions.
“Some things I can’t do in my life because I know the Kabaka is watching. Individuals must learn to respect and even fear the Constitution.” ~ Medard Ssegona, Lawyer
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