Police have warned National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine that failure to adhere to the set security guidelines will see his intended mobilization activities countrywide blocked.
Kyagulanyi announced that starting this week, he will traverse the country to open his party offices and mobilize support, warning security against interfering with his activities.
Addressing journalists on Monday, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said all police commanders in the areas where Kyagulanyi is going to carry out his mobilization activities have been put on alert to ensure the NUP leadership works with them to ensure the smooth conduct of their activities.
“Although political parties are not restricted from carrying out their activities, they should disclose the specific location of their activities outside the party offices. Because previously we had incidents of vandalism, accidents and breach of peace, we therefore ask them to provide proof of permission from the owners of the premises,” Enanga said.
NUP Secretary General, Lewis Rubongoya last week said they have already written to the Inspector General of Police, Electoral Commission as well as getting permission from the owners of the premises where they are to hold their mobilization.
The NUP leadership however warned security against interfering with their activities as has been in the past.
Speaking on Monday, the police spokesperson said police commanders have been given strict orders to ensure the NUP mobilization activities are held in town halls and other enclosed places that can be secured easily.
“No assemblies and rallies that could disrupt other members of the public will be allowed but we also want to inform the organisers that the only way police can provide security is when we are informed of the meeting. We are also asking organisers to adhere to procedures like having a traffic flow plan and a number of stewards in place among others.”
Enanga said whereas Court nullified some provisions of the Police Act which reduced their powers to disperse public meetings and rallies, the same law still gives them power to regulate the meetings.
“In the event organisers fail to comply with certain requirements as enshrined in the Public Order Management Act, our joint security team will respond in an appropriate and lawful manner,” Enanga warned.
