Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the public and state institutions to speak out against what he described as the unlawful conduct of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following the arrest of former Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago.
Denouncing Lukwago’s apparent abduction on Monday by men in military uniform, Ssenyonyi said the actions attributed to the military chief had heightened concerns about the safety of government critics and opposition figures.
The arrest of Lukwago, a lawyer and president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and civil society actors, with questions raised about the circumstances surrounding his detention.
Addressing journalists and more than 10 lawmakers at Parliament today, Ssenyonyi said it was important for institutions mandated to uphold the rule of law to act and ensure that all Ugandans are protected.
Ssenyonyi noted that politicians, civic activists and religious leaders had previously been arrested or gone missing under unclear circumstances.
He expressed concern about reports of missing persons and called for greater accountability from state institutions.
The opposition NUP party legislator faulted President Museveni for what he termed a lack of action in response to concerns raised about his son’s conduct.
According to Ssenyonyi, Gen Muhoozi should leave the military and compete on the political ground if he wants to engage in politics.
