The leader of People Power and Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, Hon Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has expressed his solidarity with Makerere University students who are still stranded as lecturers stay away from lecture rooms.
The lecturers, under their umbrella body, MUASA, lay down their tools after Prof Nawangwe Suspended their leader, Prof Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi.
“These past weeks, I have been following the events at Makerere University with great concern. I have expressed solidarity with the leadership and membership of MUASA and other Associations at the University in their quest for better working conditions and respect from those who govern the institution,” Bobi Wine wrote.
He added: “As a result of the prevailing situation, students have been caught up in the mess and are not having classes. The parents, most of whom struggle to raise tuition, are equally affected.
This of course is just a symptom of institutional breakdown that we talk about every day. It is only when we have taken our country back that we shall have institutions such as Makerere University serve the interests of the nation, as opposed to serving the regime in power or even interests of those who run them.
The task is before us. I just want to express solidarity with the students, staff as well as their leaders and assure you of our support as you demand for your rights.”
Two weeks after reporting for the second semester of 2018/2019 academic year, Makerere University students are yet to attend a lecture.
