Opposition To Discuss Joint Approach to Besigye’s Imprisonment

By Spurb Ernest

Opposition groups, led by the National Unity Platform (NUP), are to discuss a joint approach to address the ongoing imprisonment of Dr. Kizza Besigye.

Speaking outside Luzira Prisons, where they had gone to check on Dr. Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the NUP president, emphasized the need for a unified approach to the issue

Joel Ssenyonyi also observed that as the opposition caucus, they will be meeting tomorrow at parliament to see what more they can do to bring pressure to bear on government.

On the same note today Doreen Nyanjura, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, and Ingrid Turinawe, head of mobilization in the Forum for Democratic Change Katonga faction, were arrested during a protest in Kampala demanding the release of Dr. Kiiza Besigye.

According to the witness, the trio was taken into custody after urging Ugandans to stand up against injustices and fight for their freedom.

Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrest but stated that a formal statement would be issued later.

Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, addressing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, explained that the heightened deployment was in response to intelligence suggesting possible disturbances in Kampala.