Politics 7 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Whose Sovereignty Are You Really Protecting?
True sovereignty resides with the people through their rights to organize, express themselves, and demand change, rather than in abstract state power. The commentary challenges leaders to prioritize citizens' voices over selective defenses of national independence. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/whose-sovereignty-are-you-protecting--5416284
Sovereignty isn’t an elite concept hoarded by governments; it truly belongs to the people. This power emerges from their capacity to come together, voice their concerns, and push for accountability.
In Uganda’s context, protecting sovereignty means safeguarding these fundamental rights, not just invoking national borders or state authority when convenient.
Leaders often claim to defend the nation’s independence, but the real question is whether they are shielding the people’s ability to participate in governance.
Without people’s active involvement, sovereignty remains hollow.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)