On Friday last week, the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Hajara Nakitto, whose son, Ssegawa Amos was murdered in cold blood by regime operatives during the November 2020 protests. Amos was only 15 years of age at the time of his extrajudicial killing. Regime operatives went on rampage, killing over 150 innocent citizens. Shamelessly, Museveni came out and praised his 'commandos' for a job well done! He would later claim that more than half of those who died were killed by stray bullets and promised that they would receive 'compensation'. Unsurprisingly, it turned out to be another lie and false promise! To date, there has been nothing - except attempts to silence a few of the victims who were vocal. I want to salute Hajara for her relentless fight for justice for her son. Although the 50 million shillings awarded to her is too small compared to the life lost and the expectations she had in her son, at least it has gone on record that the Museveni regime illegally murdered her son. Of course it's not even clear if the money will ever be paid to her. On our part, we shall continue to use all avenues to push for justice and accountability for these crimes against humanity! May the soul of Amos and all other victims of the Museveni brutality continue resting in peace.
Comrade Ashraf Kasirye has undergone a major surgery for the wound he sustained when he was shot in the head as he stood behind me during our presidential campaigns in December 2020. Ashraf was shot at close range by a hateful regime operative, Enock Abaine, then Regional Police Commander of Masaka! As Ashraf struggles to contend with a cracked skull and the life-long trauma, Abaine was recently awarded for his cowardice with a promotion to full Commissioner of Police! We wish Ashraf a quick healing, and continue to demand for justice against Abaine and other criminals. The wheels of justice may come slow, but they will eventually come, and grind fine.
When dictator Museveni called out Obote and Amin for practicing tribalism and nepotism, that was very okay. But when we call them out for practicing tribalism and nepotism, they say we are intolerant. They say we are promoting sectarianism, hate speech, etc. What a bunch of hypocrites! All we want to see is a Uganda that works for all- a Uganda that provides a fair chance for every citizen.
We're winding up this week's #NUPCountryWideTour with a trip to Luweero, that part of Uganda which dictator Museveni and his NRA rebels turned into a pot of misery as they murdered and plundered their way into power. Sad to see that 37 years since the war ended, the people of Luweero are still suffering from unhealed trauma and broken promises. Today, we are taking them a message of hope!
What a rousing reception into Busia today! The PEOPLE OF UGANDA are speaking. I hope dictator Museveni and his cronies are listening! #TheRevolutionIsOn #NUPCountryWideTour https://t.co/RNnqbWGvDs