Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has told off the United States of America over a move to condemn his country for passing the anti-gay bill.
President Joe Biden released a statement condemning Uganda for assenting into law the anti-gay Bil saying it is against Human Rights.
"I join with people around the world—including many in Uganda—in calling for its immediate repeal," President Biden said.
Biden said his government will not hesitate to withdraw key aid his country is offering Uganda if the law is not repealed.
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But in a rejoinder to the criticism, Museveni maintained that the anti-gay bill is there to stay and they will not be cowed otherwise.
"The NRM has never had two languages, what we tell you in the day is what we shall say to you at night. The signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill is finished, nobody will move us. We should be ready for a war. Remember war is not for the soft," Museveni said.
Biden on Monday said the National Security Council to evaluate some of the key aids the US is offering to Uganda, a move that will deal a blow to several citizens relying on it.
"As such, I have directed my National Security Council to evaluate the implications of this law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda, including our ability to safely deliver services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other forms of assistance and investments," he said.
"My Administration will also incorporate the impacts of the law into our review of Uganda’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)," he added.
Biden further said his administration was deliberating the application of sanctions and restriction of entry into the US.
This will apply to anyone who was involved in criminalising homosexuality and those against the LGBTQ+ community.
