The police in Uganda have immediately suspended nationwide mobilization activities and the opening of new offices by the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. This action comes in response to alleged sectarian sentiments expressed in Luweero District last week.
According to Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, NUP has violated the agreed-upon guidelines and engaged in activities that incite violence, promote sectarianism, and aim to remove the elected government while making defamatory statements against President Yoweri Museveni. The decision to suspend NUP’s activities is based on a directive signed by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigaazi.
Enanga further explained that NUP’s mobilization activities have consistently breached the guidelines, resulting in public disorder, disruption of businesses, traffic congestion, vandalism, loss of life, and injuries, including the death of Norman Mugisa and injuries sustained by ten others in an NUP convoy. Enanga emphasized that the police will put an end to the aggressive behavior and intimidation of NUP supporters towards civilians and law enforcement officers.
In response to the developments, Joel Ssenyonyi, the NUP spokesperson, stated that they will soon unveil the schedule for the second phase of their tour and have no intention of stopping. Meanwhile, on September 13, Bobi Wine was scheduled to conclude the first phase of his nationwide mobilization in Arua City, which is over 400 kilometers away from the capital.
During a gathering in Hoima City on Tuesday, Bobi Wine acknowledged that the government was attempting to hinder his activities and potentially hold him accountable for his recent remarks.
