13K views · 352 reactions | Elections in Uganda December 1980: "This election said the Military Commission beforehand will bring order where there has been chaos the chances of that now seem very slim indeed, rather this election has served to remind everyone that the real power in Uganda remains with the army. " David Smith | History of Uganda | Facebook

In early December 1980 Ugandans reelected Milton Obote as their president, it was an exercise in democracy that Ugandans hoped will bring stability. The country’s ruling Military Commission called for democratic elections, it was to be the first step towards step toward political and economic stability. From the outset, the most favored candidate was the ex-president, Dr. Milton Obote. To fight the elections he returned after nearly 10 years in exile in Tanzania. He had been overthrown while he