Does a federal system of government promote tribalism?
No. Recognising different traditions and cultures does not mean that people are being divided along tribal lines. It is simply recognising the rich variety of cultures and traditions in a society. Every Ugandan should be free to live, work or settle anywhere in Uganda, under the federal system. As a celebrated scholar noted: “Africa has cornered itself into rejecting ethnicity as an organising concept in the process of nation-building. The challenge then is whether it is possible to reverse the mindset, so that ethnic groups which are African realities, could be seen in reverse light as resources or building blocks that can provide a sound foundation for a sustainable political and socio-economic development from within.” For example, the national parliament of Uganda is composed of representatives of different regions. While each representative is there to represent and advance the views of that individuals particular constituency, all representatives together represent the whole nati
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