The last day of campaigns for Kyadondo East by-election has become more dramatic.
After police arrested independent candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi earlier today, the NRM contender Sitenda Sebalu was apprehended together with Wakiso NRM chairman.
The party spokesman Rogers Mulindwa has confirmed the arrest.
However, the public perceived the development as a spin to divert attention generated by Bobi Wine’s arrest.
Below is Mulindwa’s statement.
NRM wishes to inform its supporters in Kyadondo East Constituency and the public at large that its Candidate Hon Sitenda Sebalu has this Tuesday afternoon been arrested by police on unclear circumstances.
He was arrested together with the district NRM chairperson Hajji Abdu Kiyimba from Wampeewo playground, a second venue for today’s rallies. Police could not tell the motive behind this act but the party continues to seek a clear explanation. The venue was also later invaded by the FDC supporters rendering it impossible for our rally to take place.
As an exemplary political party, we have therefore taken a decision to shift our rally to Sir Appolo Kaggwa Church of Uganda in order to avoid causing nasty scenes.
We call upon our party members to remain calm and focus on the victory within our sight.
