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REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by INVINCIBLECSP1(m): 1:52pm On Jul 12, 2020
I’m sure you will amazed to know all of these is part of Idi Amin’s profile and am sure by the time you finish reading this, you will end of knowing one or two more things about the Uganda’s ex-president and will stop thinking he is a Nigerian. The only times some people heard his name is in Olamide;s songs lol. Enjoy..

Did you know that:

In 1977, when Britain broke diplomatic relations with Uganda, Amin declared he had defeated the British and added “CBE”, for “Conqueror of the British Empire”, to his title.

Radio Uganda then announced his entire title: “His Excellency President for Life, Field Marshal Alhaji Dr. Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, CBE”.


At 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall and powerfully built, he was the Ugandan light heavyweight boxing champion from 1951 to 1960, as well as a swimmer.

Now before you go rising up in arms, just know we are all humans and therefore prone to mistakes. Field Marshal, Alhaji, Doctor Idi Amin Dada was no different. We witnessed a lot of mass killings during his tenure especially from the army amid other forms of dictatorshi
This however shouldn’t deter us from acknowledging the good things the man did during the 8 years he was at the helm of power. Yes, the man had a lot of good things up his sleeve unlike what the media has insisted on portraying over the years.



So come on with me, let’s talk about these things:

To start as off, during his tenure, the dollar remained steady between Sh. 7 and Sh 7.50. That was between 1971 and 1979. Yes, he really had his priorities in check as far as the economy was concerned.

He was also charged with the honour of expanding the Uganda Railway Corporation. This was used to transport heavy equipment and a lot of agricultural produce mostly coffee and tea.

He established satellite links which connected Uganda to the world. Established in Mpoma and Mukono and in his home region of West Nile, it was a one of a kind connection in Africa.
He appointed the first female foreign minister in 1972. Elizabeth Bagaya was among the first women to hold public office not only in Africa but also the world.

He dug and built the biggest fuel reserve in Jinja. This mind you was done in one month.

We can also not fail to mention the very many government schools, colleges and institutions he established and which are in full operation as we speak.



He returned the body of the first president of Uganda, Sir Edward Muteesa II home and gave him a state funeral. He had died in London on 19th November 1969.

In 1974, he made Uganda a member of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) without first converting every Ugandan into a Muslim by force. Uganda is the only IOC member that is not an Islamic state.

President Amin provided Uganda manufactures with additional support through the Uganda Development Bank, which supplemented UCB. The Uganda Development Bank and the Credit Guarantee Fund were established under the Uganda Development Bank Act, 1972, during Amin Dada’s regime and commenced business on 10th November 1972.

 

Lastly, President Amin also went ahead to provide moral and financial support to sports: In 1972, John Akii Bua won a 400m hurdles gold medal in the Munich Olympics held in Germany the only Gold Uganda has won at the games history. Uganda reached the Africa cup of Nations 1978 and reached on the finals and ever since then, it has never qualified for the tournament.

See; don’t always be quick to judge as there is always more than meets the eye.
Source>>>> https://news.phxfeeds.com/share?docId=1258599506388804842&source=phx

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by saheedbadmus(m): 2:00pm On Jul 12, 2020
Nice one
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by kestolove95(m): 2:14pm On Jul 12, 2020
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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Damianwest19: 2:35pm On Jul 12, 2020
He died in Saudi Arabia right?
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Enoch07: 2:38pm On Jul 12, 2020
kestolove95:
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of all his features? madam!!!

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by illicit(m): 2:57pm On Jul 12, 2020
Why will someone be called Idi (Buttocks)
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Unnerve: 3:28pm On Jul 12, 2020
What I would like to read is what average Ugandans (especially those who were alive during his rule) have to say about him.

I'm very weary about getting the absolute facts and truth when reading African history that has been written by Western colonialists.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Nobody: 3:31pm On Jul 12, 2020
Abeg Mr INVINCIBLECSP1 say what you have say and stop the bullshit of don't be so quick to judge. You have information to offer offer it and shut the fuk up. Look at the amount of people Idi Amin killed and the reign of terror he created. And again is Nigeeria an Islamic state.
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Bossmafia(m): 8:30pm On Jul 12, 2020
RUBBISH POST

Better, go read more about this Evil man, before canonizing the devil incarnate.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by ruggedtimi(m): 9:28pm On Jul 12, 2020
Idi amin dada....under his nose the Israeli carried out operetion entebbe. Well i admire him for his courage and bravery against the western world despite his small size army.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by ruggedtimi(m): 9:31pm On Jul 12, 2020
kestolove95:
D guy prick go big
he was born in a town called koboko. So imagine the d*ck size. Lol

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Lerio(m): 11:13pm On Jul 12, 2020
Like if you hear say him dey smag grilled human meat.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Dreyton36: 11:45pm On Jul 12, 2020
kestolove95:
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Weyrey grin

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by jom28gy(m): 12:37am On Jul 13, 2020
He is among few African leader that is a really true African who can not be manipulated by the criminal attitudes of the white

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Georgekyrian(m): 1:23am On Jul 13, 2020
From day 1 I always believe for that guy to be that mean according to history, he must have some bits of good side of him
@unnerves I love your martured reasoning

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Nobody: 4:44am On Jul 13, 2020
INVINCIBLECSP1:





He returned the body of the first president of Uganda, Sir Edward Muteesa II home and gave him a state funeral. He had died in London on 19th November 1969.

OP, a quick question for you though:

Of what use was the "state funeral" since Idi Amin was the one who personally saw to the overthrow of Sir Edward Mutesa[formerly King Edward II]- and in the most dastardly fashion for that matter- all because he wanted to cover up his[and Obote's] shady dealings in the DRC?

Why do you guys always leave out the full story though.

I hope you got my question.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by phemmyfour: 5:27am On Jul 13, 2020
kestolove95:
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humm..wild wild thought there

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by crackhouse(m): 7:00am On Jul 13, 2020
I see nothing the man did here. Building schools and bringing the body of their former president for burial is not an achievement.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by DonBenny77(m): 8:10am On Jul 13, 2020
I know all the pretty Ugandan ladies were sex slaves to him and his military. After raping ladies he would hand them over to his soldiers to continue after which the lady will be buried alive standing with her head sticking out and the soldiers will shit, pee on her head and abuse her in all possible ways. Some stay alive under such condition for 3 days before giving up the ghost.
Ida Amin was an animal and abuser.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Veeque(m): 8:16am On Jul 13, 2020
kestolove95:
D guy prick go big
Hmmm
I remember the movie:'rise and fall of idi amin'. The man was banging 2 ladies. Switching from one to the other. And the ladies were tired. Like! The amount of energy and the size of the..... must be enormous.

Anyway, op I understood when you tried to tell us not to write the man off as bad. But, the man bad. Chai! Wicked. If the Devil is really who we paint him to be, he himself will be shocked at the actions of idi amin.

Mass murderer, Cannibal, beheader, Rapist, etc.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by DorianD(m): 8:21am On Jul 13, 2020
kestolove95:
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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by Liposure: 9:00am On Jul 13, 2020
kestolove95:
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dont judge a book by its cover
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by kestolove95(m): 11:00am On Jul 13, 2020
DorianD:

So u like preeks?
who no like prick or toto?
Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by jericco1(m): 11:11am On Jul 13, 2020
kestolove95:
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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by INVINCIBLECSP1(m): 3:26pm On Jul 13, 2020
Koboko444:
Abeg Mr INVINCIBLECSP1 say what you have say and stop the bullshit of don't be so quick to judge. You have information to offer offer it and shut the fuk up. Look at the amount of people Idi Amin killed and the reign of terror he created. And again is Nigeeria an Islamic state.
The reason for this post is just to let us know that even evil people where doing good at some certain stage before they became wicked. The devil was once gooid before he became evil.

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Re: REVEALED: What You Didn’t Know About Uganda’s Former President, Idi Amin – Many by INVINCIBLECSP1(m): 3:33pm On Jul 13, 2020
Koboko444:
Abeg Mr INVINCIBLECSP1 say what you have say and stop the bullshit of don't be so quick to judge. You have information to offer offer it and shut the fuk up. Look at the amount of people Idi Amin killed and the reign of terror he created. And again is Nigeeria an Islamic state.
. I don't mean to paint the evil man good. But the truth is nobody that became evil ,that don't have some certain good deeds. Remember the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Everybody have that spirit. There is no way someone will not do anything good before he or she dies. But let us die doing good and not die been wicked. My opinion

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