Africa-Press – Uganda. National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has raised fresh allegations of intimidation and violence against his campaign, accusing the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, of allegedly organising goons to attack his team in Bukedea District.
Kyagulanyi made the claims during an early morning media briefing on Saturday, shortly before setting off for his final campaign engagements in Ngora and Bukedea districts.
He thanked residents of the Teso sub-region for what he described as a warm reception throughout the week, despite repeated disruptions.
“We thank the people of Teso for the love, the embrace and the support, regardless of the tear gas, roadblocks and inconveniences we have endured,” Kyagulanyi said.
“Today we are heading to Ngora and Bukedea, but it is important to inform the nation that we have information indicating that Speaker Anita Among has organised goons to destabilise and attack us, similar to what happened in Gulu,” he added.
Kyagulanyi further alleged that security forces escorting his convoy were not offering protection but instead intimidating citizens and, in some instances, facilitating attacks by civilian groups. He urged journalists to remain vigilant and continue documenting events.
“The camera is our weapon. The truth is what we present to the people,” he said.
While en route to Ngora, Kyagulanyi made a brief stop at Koloin trading centre to address supporters who had been waiting for him. Shortly after leaving the area, his convoy was blocked from using the main road he intended to take to pay respects at the Ngora massacre memorial site. He was instead forced to divert via the Koloin–Ngora road to access Ngora town.
In Ngora town, Kyagulanyi was received by a large crowd chanting “No cow, no vote.” Addressing supporters, he accused ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters of deliberately blocking roads to prevent him from visiting historically significant sites, including the Mukura Memorial.
“The Electoral Commission knows I am scheduled to campaign in Ngora, but the road was blocked because they do not want cameras to show where Museveni killed our people,” Kyagulanyi alleged, claiming that police and military personnel looked on without intervening.
During the rally, he criticised President Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four decades in power, pointing to poor road infrastructure, dilapidated health facilities, struggling schools and persistent poverty in Ngora District. He also accused state institutions, including the military, courts and prisons, of being compromised to serve the interests of one family.
Ahead of the January 15 election, Kyagulanyi called on Ugandans to vote for change and to focus on the country’s future rather than individuals. He also introduced a young woman whom he claimed had been dismissed from her job for supporting NUP and “speaking the truth.”
Later in the day, under heavy security deployment, Kyagulanyi was blocked from using the main Ngora–Kumi road to Bukedea and was instead diverted through Kobuin, Kidongole and Kongunga before reaching Kachumbala, where he continued campaigning amid a strong security presence.
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