Uganda Police blocks prayers at Lukwago's party
Ugandan police blocked a prayer gathering at the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) headquarters in Kampala, citing a lack of security clearance. The event was intended to pray for incarcerated opposition leaders, including Erias Lukwago and Kizza Besigye.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing friction between the Ugandan state and opposition political parties regarding freedom of assembly and religious expression.
Politics: Uganda Police blocks prayers at Lukwago's party
Uganda Police blocks prayers at Lukwago's party offices
“Today, we decided to pray for those people who are being incarcerated in prisons, those who have lost hope in the judiciary and those abducted with their whereabouts unknown to God’s intervention,” Lulume said.
The Uganda Police Force pitched camp at the premises with several others blocking the road to PFF office headquarters at Plot 6 Katonga road in Nakasero Kampala. (Credit: Isaac Nuwagaba)
KAMPALA - The police have intervened to halt the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) jummah prayers for party leaders Dr. Col (rtd) Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, currently battling court cases at High Court Nakawa in Kampala.
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