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Instead, he encouraged them to concentrate on crafting a vision for a better nation post-Museveni.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Tumushabe emphasized that Ugandans yearn for improved service delivery, a stable economy, enhanced security, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have to find a forward-looking agenda. We have to move out of our current situation and begin to try a future where we are in charge. As citizens, we need to be able to frame a debate that leaves Museveni where he is and we go into the future and if he wants to come with us, he will come,&#8221; said Mr Tumushabe.<\/p>\n<p>However, FDC founder and former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye, disagreed with Tumushabe&#8217;s position. He argued that they cannot passively wait for Museveni to handover power as this might not happen. Besigye asserted the need to actively oust the president.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mr Museveni is a paper tiger. 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