Today we have entered Karamoja sub region and campaigned in Abim and Kotido districts. The masses are charged and demanding for change. They want their natural mineral resources to be translated into infrastructural development. We have assured them that this is part of the master plan that we have in our NEW UGANDA manifesto. We will ensure that the people of Karamoja sub region reap big from their gold mines. Their youth will get decent education and employment opportunities to empower them to boost their livelihoods and regional economic prosperity. #ANewUgandaNow #PeoplePowerOurPower
Before hitting the road to Kotido and Abim districts, I have briefed the media about the tragic events that ensued last night at my Lira Hotel residence. The invasion was a barbaric act and replicates the usual script of sowing seeds of fear within us. This has been the criminal regime pattern at every election cycle. They intend to isolate me and take away my security team. We have been informed that comrade Tower is one of their targets even before we left Kampala. Seven of the fifteen comrades arrested last night have been released as of this morning. I spoke to the Commissioner of Police Afande Nkore to account for the invasion. He informed me that they raided us because they were looking for their gadgets. They allege that our comrade Tower stole a laptop and a network jammer from them. We are yet to establish if this is true but as far as we know, we are law abiding citizens. I raised concerns of comrade Dan Magic whose statement was not recorded at every police station he has been to. This is absolute impunity. #FreeUgandaNow