The National Unity Platform (NUP) has ruled out negotiations with government over the return of its president, Robert Kyagulanyi. Party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi said Kyagulanyi is not wanted and is currently abroad on official party duties. Ssenyonyi insisted that the party supports dialogue but rejects “transactional dialogue.” The statement comes after security forces lifted a […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has ruled out negotiations with government over the return of its president, Robert Kyagulanyi. Party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi said Kyagulanyi is not wanted and is currently abroad on official party duties.
Ssenyonyi insisted that the party supports dialogue but rejects “transactional dialogue.” The statement comes after security forces lifted a siege on Kyagulanyi’s home following a raid after the January presidential elections.
He said: “He is a Ugandan. He did not commit a crime by standing for presidency. Once he finishes his engagements, he will return home. If the government wants to act, they can do so.”
The party also denied receiving any official summons for Kyagulanyi, despite circulating reports of charges related to making false statements under the Presidential Elections Act. Ssenyonyi said NUP will soon consult supporters on its next steps after what he described as a violent election period.
