Uganda political rivals set aside differences to back Otunnu for top UN job

Uganda’s top political figures are setting aside their differences to back veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu’s bid for the United Nations Secretary-General seat, with opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, publicly endorsing the government-sponsored candidacy.

Uganda has formally nominated Ambassador Otunnu, a former UN Under-Secretary General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, to join the race for the UN’s top diplomatic post. The nomination places Otunnu in a competitive global field seeking to lead the world body.