Saturday, March 6, 2010

PDP Statement on the Catastrophic Land Slides in Bugisu,Budduda

Date Wed 03rd Feb 2010 Our Ref: PDP/PR/10-03-01 PRESS RELEASE PDP STATEMENT O THE CATASTROPHIC LAND SLIDES IN -BUDUUDA Dr Abed Bwanika and the People’s Development Party send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the people of Buduuda, Mbale and the entire people of Uganda on the loss of hundreds of Ugandans and their properties as a result of the catastrophic land slides which took place in Buduuda. We are so grateful to the UPDF for the quick response and we salute them for demonstrating Great leadership. Our heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved families and our assurance is that we stand with you in this moment. We promise to do everything possible in our means to assist. We call upon the government not only to respond in full gear but also to use this unfortunate experience to draw lessons that will help to develop strategies to secure the lives and properties of the people of Uganda in face of such catastrophes. While we have no control on such catastrophic events, we MUST build our capacity as a NATION to face and overcome such disasters when they strike. To the entire people of Uganda, this is time to show courage and unity, we need to join hands and support the people of Bugisu and Butaleja in this trying moment. For God and My Country Dr Abed Bwanika President PDP