Causes of 1966 crisis
• The 1964 referendum that created hatred between Obote and Mutesa.
• The collapse of UPC/KY alliance.
• The abrogation of the 1962 constitution.
• The conflicts within UPC
• The gold allegation scandal
• Obote’s reliance on the army.
• The alleged order for fire arms by Mutesa
• The abolition of special privileges of Buganda by the 1966 constitution
• The 1967 impending elections which Obote wanted to avoid.
• The appointment of Amin as army commander.
• Mutesa’ unanimous letter to the UN.
• Confusion in Buganda government.
• Obote’s dictatorial tendencies
• Obote’s claim of documentary evidence about Mutesa’s invasion of central government.
• The need to form a republic and unitary government.
• The collapse of UPC/KY alliance.
• The abrogation of the 1962 constitution.
• The conflicts within UPC
• The gold allegation scandal
• Obote’s reliance on the army.
• The alleged order for fire arms by Mutesa
• The abolition of special privileges of Buganda by the 1966 constitution
• The 1967 impending elections which Obote wanted to avoid.
• The appointment of Amin as army commander.
• Mutesa’ unanimous letter to the UN.
• Confusion in Buganda government.
• Obote’s dictatorial tendencies
• Obote’s claim of documentary evidence about Mutesa’s invasion of central government.
• The need to form a republic and unitary government.
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