Uganda may soon ban the National Unity Platform party because security officials think it threatens national peace. President Museveni recently led a meeting where military leaders talked about NUP turning young people against the government. Museveni later said Uganda needs disciplined democracy without hooliganism or bad language. He warned politicians to stop scaring citizens with their actions. The president asked the youth to follow NRM values instead of joining violent political groups.
Police have recently arrested many NUP members on serious charges like robbery. Bobi Wine's bodyguard Eddie Mutwe remains in prison after appearing in court. Several other party officials face similar legal troubles after events at a former MP's funeral. NUP leader Bobi Wine claims these arrests happen for political reasons. Some officials want the party completely banned, though others suggest just stopping its activities for one year.
The government might use a law from the Penal Code that helped them outlaw another group called A4C back in 2012. Officials accused the previous organization of causing civil disobedience. NUP denies any violent intentions. The party says it only wants peaceful change through elections. Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye also sits in prison facing treason charges.
Police have recently arrested many NUP members on serious charges like robbery. Bobi Wine's bodyguard Eddie Mutwe remains in prison after appearing in court. Several other party officials face similar legal troubles after events at a former MP's funeral. NUP leader Bobi Wine claims these arrests happen for political reasons. Some officials want the party completely banned, though others suggest just stopping its activities for one year.
The government might use a law from the Penal Code that helped them outlaw another group called A4C back in 2012. Officials accused the previous organization of causing civil disobedience. NUP denies any violent intentions. The party says it only wants peaceful change through elections. Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye also sits in prison facing treason charges.
