An insider’s view on Otunnu

Two, they expect to control him in the same way they initially held Ms Obote hostage. They will also demand a diminished profile for the Obote family. Walubiri stated it succinctly: “It means that the Obote family will be like ordinary UPC members; enjoying equal status not a special status by virtue of birth,” (The Observer, March 14). In the meantime, The Observer reports that Otunnu is reaching out to mend fences with the Obote family.

Mr Adhola belongs to the UPC’s conservative wing of leftist purists and was editor of the party’s newspaper, The People, during Obote II