Tito Okello
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Tito Lutwa Okello (1914 - June 3 1996) was a commander in the coalition between the Tanzanian army and exiled Ugandans that removed Idi Amin in 1979, and Commander of Ugandan national army from 1980 to 1985.
In 1985, together with Bazilio Olara-Okello, he staged the Coup d'état that ousted president Milton Obote, becoming the President of Uganda. He ruled for six months until he was overthrown by the National Resistance Army operating under the leadership of the current president, Yoweri Museveni.
His son Henry Oryem Okello is the current Minister of International Affairs. His brother, Erisanweri Opira, was abducted from his home in Kitgum District by a rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). His abduction was considered unusual as the LRA usually kidnaps prospective soldiers - Opira was aged in his late seventies.
References
- "[Uganda rebels grab ex-president's brother]", BBC, July 24, 2002
See also
- Uganda since 1979, part of the History of Uganda series.
- President of Uganda
- Politics of Uganda
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