Obote a political biography for kids
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Patriotism corps Uganda
Milton Obote: Telling His Own Lifetime Story.
Early childhood:
I was born on 28th December 1925. I grew up in Akokoro City in Lango. My father was Stanley Opeto and my mother was Priscilla Aken Opeto.
I began school at the age of eleven when I joined catechism class. After one year, I went to Ibuge Primary School, 16 miles from Akokoro and then to Boroboro Primary School near Lira.
After Boroboro, I went to Gulu High School. I performed very well because I was on top of my class every term. Even in primary I was always on top of my class every term.
I passed on top of my class at Gulu High and went to Busoga College Mwiri in 1946 up to 1947. I went to do intermediate at Makerere and studied political science and geography. I was given a scholarship by Lango Local Government to do law at Khartoum University. I left Makerere voluntarily, although some people say I was dismissed because of a food strike. I was a participant in the food strike, but I d
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Milton Obote
Ugandan prime minister and president (1925–2005)
Apollo Milton Obote (28 månad 1925 – 10 October 2005) was a Ugandan politician who served as the second prime minister of Uganda from 1962 to 1966 and the second president of Uganda from 1966 to 1971 and later from 1980 to 1985.
A Lango, Obote studied at the Busoga College and Makerere University. In 1956, he joined the Uganda National Congress (UNC) and later split away by founding the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) in 1960. After Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule in 1962, Obote was sworn in as prime minister in a coalition with the Kabaka Yekka, whose leader Mutesa II was named president. Due to a rift with Mutesa over the 1964 Ugandan lost counties referendum and later getting implicated in a gold smuggling scandal, Obote overthrew him in 1966 and declared himself president, establishing a dictatorial regime with the UPC as the sole official party in 1969. As president, Obote implemented
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Who is Milton Obote? Biography, Facts, Life, and Profile
Milton Obote, a prominent figure in Ugandan history, played a pivotal role in the nation's journey to independence and its early post-independence years. Born on December 28, 1925, in the Busoga region of Uganda, Apollo Milton Obote emerged as a key political leader, serving as Prime Minister and President of Uganda. Significant accomplishments, challenges, and controversies marked his life and political career. In this comprehensive biography, you will delve into the life and profile of Milton Obote, shedding light on his contributions, the formation of his political party, his time in office, and his lasting impact on Uganda.
Early Life and Education of Milton Obote
Milton Obote's journey began in the picturesque region of Busoga, where his formative years shaped his future path. From his humble beginnings in Busoga to his education at Busoga College, this section delves into the early life of a leader who would l