The opposition Forum for Democratic Change party has denied reports doing rounds in mainstream and social media platforms that their former party head Rtd. Dr. Kiiza Besigye tested positive for Covid19.
The FDC Deputy Spokesperson, John Kikonyogo, says they have been receiving queries from the public on the claims that Besigye contracted Covid19, which explains why he skipped the burial of his old political comrade and former Kampala Mayor, Al-Haj Nasser Ntege Sebaggala yesterday.
Mr. Kikonyogo dismissed the reports as fake, saying that although Besigye attended a meeting where one of the participants tested positive for Covid19, he was tested and found to be negative but would remain in quarantine to ascertain his health. Mr. Kikonyogo speaking…..
Mr. Kikonyogo, who was addressing journalists at the party headquarters, also announced the postponement till further notice of their National Council session that was scheduled to start tomorrow to Thursday this week. END
