Forum for Democratic Change stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye has said that there is no justification for the government to keep schools closed following the easing of the lockdown.
The former Forum for Democratic Change president and opposition strongman said that the government should allow learners to return to school, because the infection in children is minimal.
Besigye made these remarks in a press brief about COVID-19, where he responded to a number of government measures on the pandemic.
The four-time presidential candidate added that the majority of the teachers are below 40 years which gives them higher chances of defeating the virus, if vaccinated.
Besigye also said that the country must pay attention to education because the knowledge of a country determines its strength and not anything else.
Besigye said schools closure is catastrophic and urged parents to turn up and fight for their rights, because the government does not seem to care about their welfare.
