The team, led by Deputy President for Eastern Uganda John Baptist Nambeshe, said they had gone to the home in Magere to check on the welfare of the party leader’s family members, whom they claim have been confined inside the premises since the conclusion of the polls. According to the party, security forces have maintained a presence at the residence for several days.
Members of the delegation reported that they were denied entry by security personnel deployed at the property. The officers allegedly demanded written authorization from police headquarters and the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, before granting access.
During the standoff, one of the party’s lawyers, Kakuru Tumusiime, was reportedly arrested while seeking clarification over what the party described as the continued occupation of the residence by security forces.
Party officials condemned the security deployment as unlawful and politically motivated, accusing the government of using security agencies to intimidate opposition figures and consolidate power. Police authorities had not immediately issued a public statement regarding the incident at the time of reporting.
The situation underscores heightened political tensions in the aftermath of Uganda’s recent elections, with opposition leaders raising concerns about civil liberties and the treatment of political actors and their families.
