MUKONO. National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security agencies of attacking peaceful civilians during his presidential campaign rallies in Mukono District on Tuesday .
Speaking at Kasawo in Nakifuma during his second rally in the area, Bobi Wine said that despite intimidation and confrontations with police, residents continued to turn out in large numbers to support his party.
“Even amidst all the intimidation, brutality and the police confrontations, the people of Mukono have not backed down,” he said.
Bobi Wine described multiple instances where police and security operatives allegedly targeted civilians gathered along the roadsides to show support.
“Throughout our journey, we have witnessed multiple scenarios where police and security operatives have been attacking peaceful civilians who had gathered on the sidelines of the road to wave at us,” he said.
The NUP leader criticised the government for ignoring such incidents while blaming victims and protecting perpetrators.
“Of course, the criminal regime will not speak about such incidents but will ironically accuse the victims of their brutality and shield the perpetrators like the norm has been,” he said.
To pursue what he called “good governance, servant leadership, and a people-centered government that will respect rights for all.”
He also thanked Mukono residents for their participation, framing their turnout as a sign of defiance against oppression. However, Bobi Wine , failed to campaign at Katosi landing site after arriving at the venue late which he blamed on security forces which diverted his convoy to longer village routes . On his way back to Mukono Town , Bobi Wine’s entourage suffered several road blocks mounted by police which never wanted him to cause traffic jam in busy trading centres . Today , Wednesday the NUP presidential flag bearer is expected to campaign in neigbouring Buikwe District .