Background
OBOTE, Apollo Milton was born in 1924. Son of the late Stanley Opeto.
OBOTE, Apollo Milton was born in 1924. Son of the late Stanley Opeto.
Leader of the Opposition 1961-1962. Prime Minister 1962-1966. Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs 1963-1965.
Assumed full powers of Government February 1966.
President, of Uganda 1966-1971 (deposed by military coup). In exile in Tanzania 1971-1980.
Returned to Uganda May 1980, reelected President 1980-1985, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance 1980-1985. Resident in Zambia since 1985.
Uganda National Congress 1952-1960. Uganda Legislative. Council 1957-1971. Of Uganda People"s Congress 1960-1971, now.