Besigye's radio blackout continues

He condemned management of other radio stations in the country that have refused to host him and asked the public to shun such radio stations.

Fort Portal

Forum for Democratic Change president, Kizza Besigye who is on a countrywide campaign tour continues to face a radio blackout.

On Tuesday night, Dr. besigye who is campaigning for re-election as FDC president was due to appear on Fort Portal based Better F.M radio but his show was cancelled at the last minute.

The two hour programme scehduled to start at 10:00pm cost shs 300,000 but Dr Besigye and other FDC officials who arrived ten minutes to the start of the programme were informed that it had been cancelled, and their money refunded.
Mr Patrick Nyakahuma, the manager of the station refused to comment on the matter.
Besigye says the actions of the radio station were a breach of contract.

He says that a lot of money was spent airing adverts for one week, informing his supporters to tune in to the programme.
He condemned management of other radio stations in the country that have refused to host him and asked the public to shun such radio stations.

Late last month, senior employees of Luo FM in Pader District abruptly cancelled Dr Besigye’s scheduled 8-10pm talkshow, citing “orders from above”.