About
Apollo Milton Obote was a Ugandan politician who served as the Prime Minister and later President of Uganda during two separate periods. He was Prime Minister from 1962 to 1966 and President from 1966 to 1971 and again from 1980 to 1985. Obote played a crucial role in Uganda's independence movement. His rule was marked by political instability and conflict.
Career Timeline
Prime Minister of Uganda
Leads Uganda to independence.
Assumes the Presidency
Consolidates power after political crisis.
Ousted by Idi Amin
Flees into exile after military coup.
Returns to Presidency
Wins disputed elections amidst violence.
Deposed Again in Coup
Flees into exile again after further unrest.
Dies in Exile
Passes away in South Africa, legacy debated.
Controversial legacy in Uganda
Remembered for both achievements and failures.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026