The Independent’s John Njoroge attended a press briefing by the new U.S. Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier. Excerpts.
What is your opinion about Uganda’s preparedness for the 2011 general elections?
We are anxious that the preparations move forward. We know that there are some questions about a number of issues but on the whole we think that a free and fair election is possible in 2011.
Courts of law in the last two elections have ruled that the elections were not free and fair, yet the same Electoral Commission is set to oversee a third election. Has the US expressed discontent to the government of Uganda for re-appointing the same Electoral Commission?
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