By Editorial,
The Uganda Police Force has said it cannot regulate or restrict the security operations and movements of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the campaign period, citing his status as Head of State.
This comes amid growing public criticism over what opposition parties describe as the police’s selective enforcement of campaign regulations, allowing ruling party supporters to hold open processions while cracking down on opposition gatherings.
Addressing journalists at the weekly security briefing held at Naguru Police Headquarters, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, said the Force is “tired” of being accused of political favoritism whenever it enforces campaign rules.
ACP Rusoke who criticized some journalist over bias in reporting, advised critics to familiarize themselves with the Presidential Elections Act, which maintains the President’s security detail and privileges even when he is contesting as a candidate. ACP Rusoke speaking……
Meanwhile, the Uganda Police Force has confirmed an ongoing investigation into SSP Annabella Nyiramahoro, the Deputy Regional Police Commander of Masaka, who was recently filmed campaigning for an NRM candidate at a rally. END