The National Unity Platform has accused security forces of planting military-related equipment and materials at the residences of their supporters to justify their unlawful arrests, detention, and prosecution in military courts.
This follows the arrest of Achilleo Kivumbi, the head of NUP’s security, on Saturday by armed security personnel.
The party says it is unfortunate that despite the Constitutional Court’s ruling in 2021 that it’s illegal for military courts to try civilians, many Ugandans are still being court-martialed.
The party has asked its supporters to remain vigilant against what it described as targeted harassment and wrongful arrests.
Kyagulanyi’s post highlighted the broader context of perceived political oppression, asserting that such actions are symptomatic of a government that is “timid and scared of the people.
” He framed the incident as part of a larger pattern of human rights abuses and called for resilience and resistance, declaring, “We shall overcome”
The NUP leader’s comments have sparked renewed debate about political repression and human rights in the country.
Supporters of the NUP are rallying behind Kyagulanyi’s call for justice, while critics question the veracity of the claims and the motivations behind them.
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As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on how the authorities will respond to these allegations and whether further investigations will be launched into the reported abduction and military disguise of Kivumbi.
The NUP and its allies are expected to continue advocating for transparency and accountability in the face of these serious charges.
