By Seguya Musa
Bebe Cool has earlier today thrown another jibe to the Presidential Debate organizers. The singer says the debate was poorly organized and they didn’t cater for those who can’t understand English and also the deaf who can’t hear.
“Most of us go to school and we all read but some don’t understand what they read. English may appear simple coz u can read it but it’s not, you need to understand it. About the debate, next time take care of the Deaf coz they only understand sign language,” reads part of his Facebook post.
The singer also pointed out that the organizers didn’t give enough time for candidates to answer their questions in depth and that also most of the candidates didn’t do enough research.
Here is his full post:
“Sad but true,as most people attacked me on my post when I said 30% of Ugandans understand English, everyone who attacked me just proved me right coz for sure you always need to read and understand before u comment. I didn’t say “KNOW”,I said understand. There is a big difference between knowing and understanding. Let me put it in simple English,60%of Ugandans KNOW English but only 30% UNDERSTAND IT. Yesterday every one debated in English and as I sat down in ishaka,one candidate said he would OVERHAUL the education system and I asked this one guy do u understand what the guy said, he answered yes,I asked him the meaning of the word OVERHAUL and he said he didn’t know. Pliz learn how to read and understand, Most of us go to school and we all read but some understand what they read. English may appear simple coz u can read it but it’s not,u need to understand it. About the debate,next time take care of the DEAF coz they only understand sign language. That was so undemocratic for them yet they r also many and they vote. And pliz candidates,next time do enough research and use numbers to argue out facts,u can’t be a president of this country without having actual numbers and actual facts off head as I was shocked when all were asked if any one of them had had a look at any oil contract and they all said no,but the way they where throwing stones at the oil deals,u might think they saw the contracts.My advise to the organisers, next time take an opinion poll and get the horses that r close to call and let those debate coz then there will be enough time for a candidate to answer to depth after eliminating the comedians since standing for presidency in Uganda is cheap hence attracting all sorts of comedians. Lastly,thank u Mr president for not appearing coz I don’t think Uganda is ready yet to have a presidential debate coz it only caters for the elite and yet the issues r on the other side more so the VOTE. OFF TO KASESE. Love u all but read and UNDERSTAND.”
We will keep you posted