Apollo Milton Obote

Apollo Milton Obote was a Ugandan politician who served as the Prime Minister and later as the President of Uganda. He was a key figure in Uganda's post-colonial history, leading the country during two terms in office, and was known for his efforts to modernize Uganda but also faced criticism for authoritarian governance. His political career was interrupted by Idi Amin's coup in 1971, and he later returned to power in 1980 with the support of Tanzania.