Rwanda's lion and political hyenas: The legacy of a failed president that some want to keep in power by breaching the nation's constitution. Read on...
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"I have followed with – I must avow- a bit of intellectual laziness, the monologue of the Kagame third term talk, that some misrepresent as a debate. Finally from my lethargy comes a vivid image- that of a lion and its prey and hyenas prowling around, knowing that finally the prey will go down and the lion will take out the heart, and leave the rest of the carcass to them.
Fred Mufulukye the Director in Rwanda's Ministry of local government; Joseph Rwagatare from the President's office; Nshuti Manasseh former boss of RPF business empire; Pierre Damien Habumuremyi sacked PM; Senator Joseph Karemera aging and sickly; and Evode Uwizeyimana brought from the cold from exile in Canada to be deputy head of lawreform and those of their ilk, are just political hyenas propelled by greed, but kept at bay by fear of the lion, Kagame.
In Rwanda's Orwellian game park, there happens to be just too many hyenas that Kagame himself remarked recently at the Leaders Retreat in Gabiro Combat Training Centre, thatthe peoplehe was addressing were made of the same material like those he once fought as a revolutionary.
Nobody is surprised that Rwagatare writes his piece in praise of Kagame; that is his job. He would be reprimanded for not doing so.
Evode Uwizeyimana brought in from exile and given a post in Law Reform Commission looks like a mercenary on hire, and wants to show gratitude for lost time in opposition politics. He will be instrumental in proposing amendments to the constitution and has expressed desire to 'break down' articles of the constitution that put term limits to the presidency.
Damien Habumuremyi out of limbo after being ejected out of the Premiership seat and put in charge of Heroes' mausoleums is trying to shout himself out of Hades. Climbing up the political rut he dug himself into before his sacking, will need to placate the RPF. And this he did when he apologized during an RPF politburo meeting that he misused his office for personal gain. Having survived going to jail after forgiveness by the party, he will be used as a political mop for a long while.
Senator Karemera, long-time RPF cadre who should have the political ruggedness and wisdom to say what his heart tells him- is old, sickly and broken and wants to die peacefully.
Karugarama the turn-coat
Former Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama, who is now out of work, surprised many recently when he went public with an apology over the statement in international Media criticizing Kagame's third term bid. As one of the brains behind the formation of the RANU-RPF in late 80's and early 90's, it is pathetic that he is now crawling for mercy.
With emptying pockets and uncertainty of being on the other side of power, he can become part of the political hyena pack.
There is a reason for each of the apologetics of the Kagame's third term to suggest fear, greed and lack of vision and patriotism.
Kagame knows they are 'pathetic and full of themselves and for what'?!
Kagame is frustrated that there is no verve in Rwanda's political class. Kagame would love to see a pride of lions by his side, but instead he seems to have raised a pack of hyenas, critics say. Pity."
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The above quote is an edited extract. Photo is one of the author. For those whose access is not blocked by Kagame's junta, you can read the original story at http://greatlakesvoice.com/of-rwandas-lion-and-political-hyenas/
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"I have followed with – I must avow- a bit of intellectual laziness, the monologue of the Kagame third term talk, that some misrepresent as a debate. Finally from my lethargy comes a vivid image- that of a lion and its prey and hyenas prowling around, knowing that finally the prey will go down and the lion will take out the heart, and leave the rest of the carcass to them.
Fred Mufulukye the Director in Rwanda's Ministry of local government; Joseph Rwagatare from the President's office; Nshuti Manasseh former boss of RPF business empire; Pierre Damien Habumuremyi sacked PM; Senator Joseph Karemera aging and sickly; and Evode Uwizeyimana brought from the cold from exile in Canada to be deputy head of lawreform and those of their ilk, are just political hyenas propelled by greed, but kept at bay by fear of the lion, Kagame.
In Rwanda's Orwellian game park, there happens to be just too many hyenas that Kagame himself remarked recently at the Leaders Retreat in Gabiro Combat Training Centre, thatthe peoplehe was addressing were made of the same material like those he once fought as a revolutionary.
Nobody is surprised that Rwagatare writes his piece in praise of Kagame; that is his job. He would be reprimanded for not doing so.
Evode Uwizeyimana brought in from exile and given a post in Law Reform Commission looks like a mercenary on hire, and wants to show gratitude for lost time in opposition politics. He will be instrumental in proposing amendments to the constitution and has expressed desire to 'break down' articles of the constitution that put term limits to the presidency.
Damien Habumuremyi out of limbo after being ejected out of the Premiership seat and put in charge of Heroes' mausoleums is trying to shout himself out of Hades. Climbing up the political rut he dug himself into before his sacking, will need to placate the RPF. And this he did when he apologized during an RPF politburo meeting that he misused his office for personal gain. Having survived going to jail after forgiveness by the party, he will be used as a political mop for a long while.
Senator Karemera, long-time RPF cadre who should have the political ruggedness and wisdom to say what his heart tells him- is old, sickly and broken and wants to die peacefully.
Karugarama the turn-coat
Former Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama, who is now out of work, surprised many recently when he went public with an apology over the statement in international Media criticizing Kagame's third term bid. As one of the brains behind the formation of the RANU-RPF in late 80's and early 90's, it is pathetic that he is now crawling for mercy.
With emptying pockets and uncertainty of being on the other side of power, he can become part of the political hyena pack.
There is a reason for each of the apologetics of the Kagame's third term to suggest fear, greed and lack of vision and patriotism.
Kagame knows they are 'pathetic and full of themselves and for what'?!
Kagame is frustrated that there is no verve in Rwanda's political class. Kagame would love to see a pride of lions by his side, but instead he seems to have raised a pack of hyenas, critics say. Pity."
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The above quote is an edited extract. Photo is one of the author. For those whose access is not blocked by Kagame's junta, you can read the original story at http://greatlakesvoice.com/of-rwandas-lion-and-political-hyenas/
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