Tumukunde, who had booked Booma Golf Grounds for his meeting was blocked by police from accessing it and asked to have his rally in Kakyeeka stadium which he rejected.
According to Mbarara District Police Commander John Rutagira, the deployment is meant to deter Tumukunde from holding a procession entering or within the town.
Tumukunde, who was on a campaign trail in Ntungamo, Rwampara and Isingiro districts on Thursday said that the next year’s general elections are important, which all citizens should participate in.
Winnie Kiiza, the Kasese Woman Member of Parliament and national campaign manager Muntu, who was at the venue refused to comment why Muntu failed to turn up for the campaign.
Tumukunde, who was scheduled to meet his supporters at Kinoni playground last evening arrived to an empty venue manned by police personnel at 4:30 p.m. A bitter exchange ensued between him and Opiyo as security chased motorcyclists from parking along the highway.
The State Minister for Internal Affairs Mario Obiga Kania who presented a memo on behalf of the leaders in the region told Museveni that the roads in the region are in a poor state, which has affected development.
