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

General elections were held in Uganda on 10 and 11 December 1980. The Uganda People Congress (UPC) backed by the military claimed victory. The election results were disputed by the other political parties. | History of Uganda