Bobi Wine, the leader of Uganda’s largest opposition party, expressed frustration after being denied access to visit his comrades held at Kitalya Prison for over three years. According to him, the prison officers cited instructions from higher authorities, specifying that only Johnson Byabashaija, the head of Prisons, could authorize the visit. Wine revealed that he and his team were instructed to obtain clearance from Byabashaija, similar to how regime officials were allowed to see the detainees.
During the encounter with prison officers, Wine sought clarification on the legal basis for the denial of access, but he claims they couldn’t provide any specific law. Instead, they reiterated that the directive came “from above,” a common phrase used to indicate orders from higher-ranking officials. Wine highlighted the disparity, questioning why other visitors were permitted while they, from the National Unity Platform (NUP), were barred from visiting.
Wine expressed concern over the apparent double standard, alleging that regime officials were granted access to detainees to influence them to implicate both him and themselves in crimes they didn’t commit. He criticized this disparity, emphasizing that it exemplifies the broader issue of institutional capture within Uganda. According to him, the fundamental struggle is to liberate the nation and its institutions from such influence.
Amidst the visitation denial, Wine reiterated his demand for the unconditional release of political prisoners and advocated for their compensation for the trauma and alleged torture they endured. He emphasized their innocence and the need for justice to prevail.
Bobi Wine Criticizes Speaker’s Dismissive Attitude Towards Corruption Allegations
In a separate statement, Bobi Wine condemned the Speaker of Parliament for allegedly dismissing a Member of Parliament who raised concerns about corruption. Wine expressed disbelief at the Speaker’s reported response, labeling it as derogatory and indicative of a dismissive attitude towards addressing corruption within Parliament.
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