Political structures differ in different countries in the world with each country in a given continent having various ways in which national leaders strategize around to take over power and retain it in their given country. Here in Uganda Tribes are the most influential political pillars in the country. To be able to become a national leader that is the president you will need to solve this paradox.
Most influential tribes in Uganda
To be able to win the tribal political land scape in Uganda a leader has to first secure the most influential tribes in the Country with each having an economic and political advantage to its leadership. These are among the most influential tribes mentioned from the most powerful and they include the Baganda, Banyankole, Basoga, Acholi, Iteso,Bachiga, Batoro, Bagishu, Banyoro, Alur and Langi. Among others
How President Museveni answered this question
President Museveni who has been the President of Uganda since 1986 in addition to his military strength, international relationships has mastered this paradox and he currently uses it to his advantage. Museveni first secured the 12 most influential tribes in the country with his alliances he signed with the tribal leaders both elected and cultural providing all and full filling the necessities of these tribes both financial and political to both parties satisfaction.
How upcoming leaders need to answer this Question
With the strong alliances President Museveni has created with the cultural and elected Tribal leaders, political opposition need to priotize this factor if they under to ascend to national leadership in Uganda. They must at least secure over 75% of these tribes with strong alliances with main emphasis to the first 8 tribes of the Country which are the most influential politically. This requires alliances with both cultural leaders and elected political leaders who control decision making in these regions providing a good deal to these diverse cultures.
