The United Nations has advised its staff to get ready for the worst case scenario in case the February 2011 elections in Uganda get out of hand.
In a statement today, the UN advised its foreign staff to stock enough food stuffs and water in their houses that can take them reasonable days in case the situation after elections becomes tense.
Uganda Police Chief, Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura
The Organization has also advised its local staff not to engage in any partisan politics and shun displaying pictures of candidates on their properties.
However the Chairman Electoral Commission Badru Kihggundu says that according to the arrangements in place; there no need to anticipate violent elections.
The Inspector General Police Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura also assures the UN and all citizens of Uganda that the elections will be peaceful.
Kayihura explains that compared to the previous two elections, this year’s campaigns are more peaceful and he hopes the post-elections will be the same.
However the Inspector general of Police says that everyone should be conscious for any eventualities.