Soroti City-based lawyer Joshua Okello has vowed to defend the Ugandan flag against judicial overreach and racial discrimination, both on the international and domestic fronts reiterating his commitment to upholding Uganda’s sovereignty.
Okello, known for his staunch advocacy of Uganda’s national interests, condemned the persistent biases within global legal systems, particularly the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which he claims exhibits favouritism toward European nations.
Judicial activism, which calls for courts to go beyond mere interpretation of the law and address broader societal issues, has long been a point of contention in legal circles, and Okello contends that while activism can be beneficial, it must be free from racial or geopolitical prejudice.
He particularly pointed to the ECHR’s handling of cases involving Ugandan leaders, such as the defence of Honorable Anita Annet Among. Okello accused the court of racial discrimination, asserting that the European body had displayed favouritism in its rulings, undermining Uganda’s rights and sovereignty.
Drawing from personal experiences of racial discrimination during his time in Europe, Okello highlighted a disturbing trend of racial bias not only in Western institutions but also within African societies. He spoke of how lighter skin tones often command more authority, even in his home continent, a situation he decries as a legacy of colonialism that still affects African communities.
“My role as a defender of Uganda’s interests is not just a personal mission, it is a duty,” Okello declared. “Any attempt by foreign powers or international bodies to compromise Uganda’s sovereignty will be met with firm opposition.”
The lawyer’s remarks come at a time when geopolitical tensions, particularly between Uganda and Western powers like the United Kingdom and the United States, have intensified. He has since warned that any attempt to undermine Uganda’s leadership or impose sanctions based on fabricated allegations would not go unchallenged.
Okello emphasized that the ECHR, as a body meant to uphold human rights universally, should not show bias in its interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. He accused the court of making unjust rulings against Uganda and its leaders, calling for fairness and impartiality in its decisions.
As the self-styled “Ugandan Watchman,” Okello made it clear that he would continue to defend the nation and its leaders against any form of external aggression or manipulation, whether judicial or otherwise. His fiery rhetoric underscored his resolve to safeguard Uganda’s dignity and national pride.
“I fear nobody apart from God,” Okello concluded, a sentiment that resonates with his supporters, who view him as a fierce protector of Uganda’s sovereignty and an advocate for justice, free from the shackles of racial or political bias.
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