Uganda's now former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi

Sacked Ugandan Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi has spoken out for the first time on President Yoweri Museveni’s decision to fire him from cabinet thanking the latter for giving him the opportunity to serve the country.

Amama, who was replaced by Health Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda said he is ready to sserve the country in any capacity.

Read the full statement here

I thank the President, HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for having given me the opportunity to serve my country as Prime Minister and in other capacities prior to this. I will continue to offer my services to my country in whatever capacity I can. I have congratulated Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda on his appointment.

I have no doubts that he has the capacity to execute the duties of prime minister effectively. I thank my colleagues in Cabinet for the maximum cooperation I received as Prime Minister. I also thank the Public Service, especially those that I’ve worked with all these years.

I appreciate the great service they have rendered to this nation and will remain loyal and dedicated to working with them whenever my services are needed. For God and my country. Amama Mbabazi