Last month, NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi released a list of more than 200 people he described as his supporters who had reportedly been arrested and taken by state operatives to unknown places.
The Committee was tasked by the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga to take stock of violations that marred the electoral process. It is expected to report back within a month. As part of the investigation, the committee is planning to interact with Presidential candidates, securities agencies, among the police and the army, as well as victims of the said violations.
According to Lumumba, during the meeting, Museveni who doubles as the NRM party chairperson discussed with the legislators the challenges they met during the campaigns and election, which he described as hectic. Lumumba explains that Museveni advised the legislators who lost their seats in the recent elections not to give up but start preparing for the 2026 elections.
In the petition, Nyanzi states that the process and counting of the votes were marred by malpractices and irregularities committed by both the Electoral Commission officials and Nsereko's agents.
The National Unity Platform-NUP party Paul Mugambe and Ali Kasirye have been declared winners of the Nakawa division and the Makindye Division Mayoral race respectively.
According to the poll results announced by Musiime, Uhuru garnered 13,114 votes against 10,654 votes garnered by his closest and National Unity Platform rival, Hamudan Kigozi Semugoma.
According to the Judge, due process here means that if Kyagulanyi had any offense that he had committed, he should have been arrested, taken to police and produced to any Magistrates Court to be charged which has not been the case here.
Dr Sam Kazibwe says Lukwago, despite winning comfortably in the just concluded election, he ran the toughest campaign against NUP candidate Nabilah Naggayi which is an indicator that he is headed for tough times with party members in Council.
The lawyers from five law firms led by Wameli and Company Advocates, filed their application against the Attorney General, the Chief of Defense Forces and the Inspector General of Police. The other law firms are Pace and company Advocates, Muwada and Company Advocates, Kiwanuka, Kanyango and Company Advocates and Fred Kalule and Company Advocates.
Ayebare first apologized for calling NRM’s presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Museveni an old, corrupt, tyrant, and said that he was compelled to join NRM after NUP failed to fund him. Ayebare also says that he was tired of harassment from security personnel.
The riots which took place between November 18th and 23rd 2020 started immediately after the police arrested National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine.
Vincent Baluku says security personnel who include the police and UPDF has mounted roadblocks along all routes leading to the venue thus denying people access.
However, security personnel told Kyagulanyi’s campaign team on Monday evening during a security meeting that the campaigns should be conducted from Kirumya, Ntotoro Sub county.
The Office of the Spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) Secretary General has called on security forces in Uganda to act in a manner that respects human rights and the principle of the rule of law.
Speaking to URN this morning, NUP Spokesperson, Joel Ssenyonyi said EC that is mandated to superintendent overall electoral activities in the country has ceded its role to security forces.
Stephen Kamar, the Kagadi District Police Commander, says the trio was charged with holding an illegal procession and failing to adhere to the COVID-19 preventive guidelines and released on bond.
The arrested leaders are the NUP coordinator for Kagadi district, Josias Tumukwasibwe, Brian Asingwire contesting for Buyaga East Parliament seat and Anna Nasaka who is aspiring for Kagadi district LC5 chairperson seat
