UPDF Denies Political Motives to stop NUP in Recent Terror Alerts

In a recent development, Brig. General Felix Kulayigye, the spokesperson for the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), has vehemently denied allegations that the recent terror alerts issued in the country were politically motivated aiming  at stopping the political activities of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and its president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine.

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These claims suggested that the alerts were strategically timed to hinder the political activities of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and its prominent leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine. The terror alerts, which had garnered significant attention in Uganda's political landscape, had sparked concerns and suspicions in the country.
According to Kulayigye, there is no need for desperation, especially as far as NUP is concerned in current terror possibilities.

“We are going to play with danger because of politics, really are we so desperate to deal with NUP that we create terror threats?” Kulayigye posed.

 “Actually politics would be much enjoyed in a secure environment. Let people know these security threats exist and there are examples. If you do not want to believe it and want to resist security precautions, you have yourself to blame if anything happens,” he added.

The NUP is currently conducting a country tour, traversing different districts. The tour that started in Mbarara was halted shortly citing threats to the security of the party president Bobi Wine and were resumed on Monday in Mayuge.

 “Those crowds need to bother about their security. There’s the likelihood of people interpreting our statements as politically-motivated but that won’t stop us from warning them about the danger of such crowds,” Kulayigye said.

He emphasized that the issuance of terror alerts was a proactive measure intended to safeguard the country against potential security threats. These alerts, according to him, were based on credible intelligence reports and assessments made by security agencies.