Government has said they are aware of the political arrogance by a section of people on social media, but are taking their time to study the situations before pouncing.
Through their spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo, government claims that they are laying low with purpose, but will not give it to those threatening violence, as they will be crushed.
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“The political hubris being spread on social media, perhaps even instigated and funded by foreign sources including threats of violence will be curtailed by our able government, and will fail. Government perceived laying low is purposeful,” Opondo said.
Ever since the arrest, detention of a section of Members of Parliament and the consequent torture of Kyadondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, and Mityana Municipality MP, Francis Butebi Zaake, there have been different protests physically and on social media.
However, government has been silent on the matter, with many ministers, and NRM members of parliament choosing to sit on the fence.
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Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanya has visited Members of Parliament, Francis Zaake and Robert Kyagulanyi.
Following the scuffle in Arua last week in which the presidential convoy was allegedly stoned, over 30 people including MPs were arrested. Kyagulanyi and Zaake were however badly beaten by security forces during the arrest.
Kyagulanyi was later charged with unlawful possession of arms by the General Court Martial sitting in Gulu before being remanded to Makindye Military barracks.
Speaking to journalists, the Deputy Speaker of parliament said he was pleased with the current situation of the legislators.
“Kyagulanyi was uniquely in a humorous mood. We laughed together,”Oulanya said.
“Apart from the back pain, there is no other complication.”
