Security seals off NUP Headquarters leaders arrested

By Charles Katabalwa

09^th Oct 2023

Businesses in Kamwokya and surrounding areas remain closed after  the military and the police condoned off the areas to stop National Unity Platform-NUP supporters and their leaders from converging at their headquarters for a press conference and national prayers for those allegedly killed, arrested and kidnapped in the three years of the party’s existence. 

NUP party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine was set to be the chief celebrant. However, this morning police and army sealed off all roads leading to the NUP Headquarters and blocked both traffic and pedestrians. Those who insisted on moving were promptly arrested and driven to Kira Road police station. It is not yet known how many have been arrested so far.

However, among those arrested are NUP Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, Spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi and Fred Nyanzi, the Secretary for mobilization. The trio is being kept at Kira Road police.

Before their arrest, Ssenyonyi said they were surprised by the security deployment. He said as a political party, they have a right to meet their supporters for whatever activities they deem fit. He said they will continue to push ahead with their plans until the country is liberated from the hands of President Museveni who is holding it hostage.

For his part, Rubongoya expressed concern over the arrest of his party members for no good reason. He said what has happened today is testimony that the state is very fearful the same people it claims to be ruling.

For his part Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the NUP deputy spokesperson said the security forces actions of arresting people shows that Uganda is not yet independent. He however added that such actions do nothing but embolden them to continue pushing for change in Uganda.

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