Man who handed NUP to Bobi held for own safety, says Brig Byekwaso
What you need to know:
- He disappeared on Monday this week
Mr Moses Kibalama, the man who handed over the National Unity Platform (NUP) party to Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine is in the hands of security for his own safety, the army has said.
Mr Kibalama was reported missing from his home for three days and security personnel wearing military uniform have been deployed at his house since he disappeared on Monday.
However, the UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen Flavia Byekwaso on Friday confirmed that the former leader of the National Unity Reconciliation and Development is in the hands of security for his own safety since his life was under threat.
”What I know is that the security is holding him wherever he is and it is holding him for good reasons. Most importantly, to give him safety,” Ms Byekwaso told journalists in Kampala.
Ms Byekwaso also called on Ugandans to desist from involvement in acts of electoral violence ahead of 2021 polls.
Addressing journalists in Kampala today, Brig. Byekwaso cited the example of electoral violence which marred the NRM primaries in different parts of the country, noting that such acts are not acceptable and can easily lead to lose of lives.
She appealed to politicians and member of the public to be tolerant with each other and respect divergent views of each other.
