Bidandi said confrontation is a myopic approach to tackling the problems affecting Uganda and a dangerous path which puts people’s lives and property at risk.
He equally condemned security agencies for applying excessive force in quelling demonstrations.
Bidandi was speaking at his Party’s national executive committee retreat at Royal Impala Hotel in Munyonyo yesterday.
Making reference to the walk-to-work protests, Bidandi said although PPP shares the views on the state of affairs in Uganda, he is not convinced that force will deliver positive results.
“There are those saying that we have to follow the approach used in Egypt and Libya. They think this is the only opportunity. But, we are saying no. In the case of Uganda, this is not the right opportunity,” Bidandi said.
He said the protests should stop, arguing that the point has been made both locally and internationally.
“Those who are calling for a continuation of protests are only sacrificing people’s lives,” Bidandi added.
He said he could not personally participate in the walk-to-work protests because this was unlikely to offer the change that politicians are yearning for.
“Just imagine if I was bundled on a pickup at my age, would I come out alive? I cannot therefore offer myself to die intentionally because then I will not be able to fulfill my mandate,” he added.
He advised Government to develop a strategy that brings reconciliation in the country.
“For the sake of our country, let us create an atmosphere where you form an administration that will bring all people on board instead of narrowing the politics of the country to Besigye and Museveni,” Bidandi added.
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