By Editorial
The National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has distanced himself from talk about reported negotiations between members of his party and government regarding the release of MPs; Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya.
In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Kyagulanyi says while he has noted insinuations from different sources pointing to negotiations for the release of the two MPs, he knows none of such and has not blessed them.
He said their position remains that they shall not beg Gen. Museveni and what he called his criminal regime to grant them their God-given rights.
He said the suggestion that one must negotiate with Museveni to get bail, which should entirely be a court process, is not only shameful but also ridiculous through unfortunately, that is what Uganda has been reduced to.
Mr. Kyagulanyi said they cannot involve in negotiations with President Museveni because there is nothing they have to offer him in exchange for “their rights”.
He further added that the NUP had not gotten hold of the released MPs yet, as information reaching them indicates they are still receiving treatment under the watch of their families.
He is positive the party will hold a dialogue with the MPs to understand the process of their release. END