Bobi Wine, the President of Uganda’s largest opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), has spoken out about the recent arrest of former Assistant Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Anderson Burora. Wine’s comments come in response to Burora’s detention, which he attributes to Burora’s outspoken criticism of corruption involving Anita Among, the Speaker of Parliament.
Details of the Arrest
Burora was arrested and detained for speaking out against corruption. He was eventually remanded based on what Bobi Wine describes as a “defective charge-sheet.” Wine condemned this as a witch-hunt and persecution of those who dare to challenge corruption and misrule.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Arrest of Burora | For criticizing corruption involving Speaker Anita Among |
| Basis for Remand | Defective charge-sheet |
| Bobi Wine’s Response | Condemns the witch-hunt and persecution of anti-corruption voices |
Bobi Wine used Burora’s arrest to highlight a broader message. He stated that Burora’s current predicament serves as a warning to everyone that there are no safe zones in Uganda’s current political climate. He pointed out that Burora, in his former role as Assistant RCC, had previously defended the regime’s actions and opposed those seeking change.
Wine emphasized that Burora’s experience should lead him to realize that the blatant abuse of the law will only end when Uganda frees itself from President Museveni’s regime. He called for unity among citizens to fight against corruption and misrule.
| Role | Actions |
|---|---|
| Burora as Assistant RCC | Defended regime’s excesses, opposed opposition efforts |
| Current Situation | Arrested for criticizing corruption, highlighting lack of safe zones in the political environment |
| Bobi Wine’s Call to Action | Advocates for ending the abuse of the law and freeing Uganda from the current regime |
He urged for citizens to join the cause and support those who speak out against misrule and called for the release of political prisoners and a return to justice and fairness in the country.
