Yusuf Lule

ModernPoliticianUganda1912 — 1985

Brief Ugandan president after Amin fall.

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Quick Facts

Born

1912

Died

1985

Country

Uganda

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.8

Yusuf Lule — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

Appointed President of Uganda after the fall of Idi AminPolitical Action◆ Major

Yusuf Lule was appointed President of Uganda by the Tanzanian-backed Uganda National Liberation Front after Idi Amin's overthrow. He served for only 68 days before being removed by the National Consultative Council due to political disagreements.

PresidencyPost-AminTransition

Impact: national

Removed from office by the National Consultative CouncilPolitical Action◆ Major

Lule was removed from the presidency after a vote of no confidence by the National Consultative Council. He was accused of making unilateral decisions and failing to consult the council, leading to his replacement by Godfrey Binaisa.

RemovalPolitical ConflictShort Tenure

Impact: nationaltragic

Exiled to the United Kingdom after removalPolitical Action

After his removal, Lule went into exile in the United Kingdom. He remained politically active in the diaspora, advocating for democracy in Uganda, but never returned to power.

ExileDiasporaUganda

Impact: nationaltragic