Bobi Wine accuses govt of blocking memorial for NUP deputy president
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the government of blocking an event meant to honour the life of the party’s deputy president, Jolly Mugisha.
Kyagulanyi claimed that security forces, acting on government orders, had heavily deployed at Nyamityobora Grounds in Mbarara, where the memorial was to take place.
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According to Kyagulanyi, police officers intimidated service providers, threatening them with arrest if they continued setting up for the event.
"The Museveni regime has blocked our event to celebrate the life and work of our distinguished Deputy President, Hon. Jolly Mugisha," Kyagulanyi said via his socal media platforms.
He further alleged that Rwizi Regional Police Commander (RPC) Bagambaki Wilfred stated he had orders to prevent the event from proceeding without approval from the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Kyagulanyi expressed outrage, calling the government's actions "shameless" and "cowardly," and condemned the continuous restrictions on opposition activities, even when they are meant to honor the deceased.
As of now, neither the Uganda Police nor government authorities have issued an official statement in response to these allegations.
In a letter seen by this website, NUP formally notified authorities of a memorial service scheduled for their late Deputy President, to be held today at Nyamityobora Playground.
Addressed to the Rwizi Regional Police Commander, NUP’s Deputy Secretary for Mobilization in Western Uganda, Julian Kabagambe, confirmed that the party had secured the venue for the ceremony, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The memorial was to be followed by a burial in Mitooma District, where Mugisha was to be laid to rest.
Mugisha passed away on Monday at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, after being in a coma for several weeks.
She had been a prominent figure within NUP and Uganda's broader political scene, particularly in Western Uganda, where she passionately championed the party's vision of justice, freedom, and equality.
Widely respected for her courage and leadership, Mugisha was a symbol of resilience and determination in the fight for a better Uganda.
She is remembered as a trailblazer who fearlessly advocated for the marginalised and inspired a new generation of Ugandan leaders.
