Kyagulanyi, Amuriat condemned for their defiance acts.

 

The joint security tasks force has condemned the defiance tactics used by presidential candidates Kyagulanyi Robert and Patrick Amuriat Oboi during today’s nomination exercise.

According to a statement released by Uganda Police force, they strongly condemn the tactics used by the two opposition figures, since such acts of defiance only bring greater violence such as lawlessness and violence against Law Enforcement Personnel and other Ugandans adding that it also encourages the spread of the coronavirus.

Out of the eleven candidates who were nominated to run for president, only two candidates that it is FDC’s Patrick Amuriat and NUP’s Kyagulanyi Robert decided to defy security and Electoral commission guidelines and attempted to carry out processions.

“Hon. Amuriat blatantly defied the traffic flow plan agreed upon from his home in Najjera to Kyambogo.  He instead opted to proceed to Najjanankumbi to lead a delegation of over 2000 supporters in total disregard of the Electoral and Health SOPs.  He however, was safely transported to Kyambogo,” the statement reads in parts.

“Hon. Kyagulanyi Sentamu after his successful nomination, he had similar plans of holding illegal processions from Kyambogo to Kamwokya NUP Headquarters, which we countered due to its negative impact on the flow of Traffic, Public Safety and Public order.  He was forcefully removed from his vehicle, and a fracas ensued in the process of transferring him to the Police Vehicle. He was eventually safely delivered to his home in Magere,” police adds.

The acts of the two presidential candidates caused chaos and traders in Kisasi and Ntinda have report destruction of property by Kyagulanyi supporters who were cheering on their candidate.

According to political analysists, Kyagunyi confronting security is a well-orchestrated move aimed at earning him a sympathy vote,

Police has warned that all individual actors and groups that intend to use political processions and unregulated rallies, to show their level of broad public support should stop and instead adopt better campaign strategies in line with the Electoral Commission and Ministry of Health guidelines against Covid-19. 

They argued the voters to avoid violent confrontations that could spiral out of control between supporters of rival political factions as well as with the Law Enforcement Agencies.

Police also warned those who are using media to spread fake news and miss information. “We are aware several political leaders and activists are using media as a tool for campaigns. They should guard against deliberate acts of misinformation and conspiracies, but instead report objectively, fairly and in a balanced manner. For instance, the picture of a lady circulating in the social media indicating that she was fatally wounded are false. She is among four victims who were injured during the altercations between NUP supporters and Law Enforcement personnel,” police concluded.