The Chairperson has long been castigated by National Unity Platform- NUP party members for appointing Muhumuza, an NRM party member, as his vice-chairperson.
The 16 were among 22 NUP supporters arraigned before Grade One Magistrate William Muwonge after spending the night in detention at Wandegeya Police Station
"Currently, the regime led by President Museveni is exhibiting blatant contempt of court, and those responsible should be held accountable. By disregarding and delaying the implementation of the court order for the immediate release of prisoners, they are undermining justice and the rule of law," Kyagulanyi stated.
The key figures who defected included FDC diehard Collins Orom Jalacida, the LCIII chairperson of Erussi Sub-County (FDC), Monday Tekakwo Agness Mom (FDC), Joyce Namusoke (FDC) and Patrick Jacan (FDC) among others.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday evening at the NUP Mbale City offices along Palisa Road, Busiku disclosed that since declaring his affiliation with NUP, he has received more than 20 threatening phone calls from unknown individuals.
On Wednesday, the District Security team comprising representatives from the Police, Uganda People’s Defense Forces, the Resident District Commissioner and the NUP Organizing committee met in Migyera town to resolve the matter.
Elsi Muhumuza, the brother of the deceased, revealed that Mugisha had been battling her illnesses for several years, and three weeks ago, she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the referral hospital. He expressed that Mugisha, a long-time advocate for women's rights and democracy, would be remembered for generations.
During a security press briefing at Naguru Police headquarters, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, told journalists that their investigation had hit a roadblock due to Kyagulanyi’s refusal to cooperate.
During a press conference held at his home in Magere-Kasangati, Kyagulanyi condemned the excessive use of force and systemic human rights abuses perpetrated by the Police, especially targeting his camp.
In a statement released on Twitter, the police assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the facts surrounding these allegations. Kyagulanyi was taken to Najaeem Medical Centre in Bulindo, where he received first aid for his injuries before being transferred to Nsambya hospital.
Speaking to journalists in Kampala, Lumu said ever since he was granted leave of parliament last week to introduce the bill, he has been subjected to unwarranted attacks, particularly from the National Unity Platform, the current holder of the office of the leader of the opposition.
Despite repeated interruptions during their initial national tours, party members in Mukono assert that they have informed the police about all their planned activities.
Zainabu Namusaazi, a reporter for Next Media Group, and Margret Kayondo, a correspondent for Radio Ssimba, have accused Kyagulanyi’s bodyguards of physically assaulting them and damaging their equipment while they were on duty in Mmanja village, Kiwangala sub-county, Lwengo district, on Saturday.
Kyagulanyi said that regardless of attempts by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to hinder democratic progress by purportedly trying to install General Muhoozi Kainerugaba as President Yoweri Museveni's successor; eventually, elections will need to be held, and added that when that time comes, NUP will need to be found to confront what he called a tyranny.
Under the multi-party dispensation, Dr. Gerald Siranda Blacks, the DP’s Secretary General argues that the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament allows parties to nominate members for designation by their respective Whips in the House but the same rules undermine powers to recall the nominees.
NUP Executive Committee sitting on Friday resolved to recall Mathias Mpuuga from the Parliamentary Commission, and replace him with the Mityana MP, Francis Zaake.
On Thursday last week, the NUP president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobiwine suspended the deputy head of mobilization, Moses Bigirwa, Andrew Muwanguzi, the acting head of patriotism and ideology, Bamu Lulenzi, the coordinator Busoga sub-region, Jamal Mukuve, the acting youth coordinator, Busoga sub-region and Saulo Nsongambi, the acting NUP coordinator in Jinja city for alleged misconduct.
Kyagulanyi maintains that the party will not be held liable for the voters’ negative reaction towards leaders who have deliberately failed to serve them during their tenure in political offices.
In their ruling read by the Court of Appeal Registrar, Lillian Bucyana, the court of appeal judges faulted the High court for entertaining Katushabe’s petition on grounds that it was filed late. They argued that Katushabe should have filed a complaint with the Electoral Commission during the nomination process.
