Uganda Police Chief, Kale Kayihura

This happened after the Uganda opposition, under their umbrella organization called the inter-party cooperation (IPC) tried to hold a rally in Kampala to commemorate the Uganda National Heroes day held on Wednesday (9^th June, 2010). The national celebrations were held in Luweero district and presided over by president Museveni as chief guest.

According to the police spokesperson, Judith Nabakooba, the culprit is still unknown but a lot of information has been received by the police which will lead to the arrest of the culprits. She says anyone found will be prosecuted.

The rally aimed at commemorating Uganda Heroes day and demanding for electoral reforms to avoid electoral malpractices in the coming 2011 Uganda general elections was foiled by heavily armed Uganda Anti – riot Police.

Forum for Democratic Change chief dismissed the beating as ‘immaterial in the fight for free and fair elections in Uganda’ while briefing journalists outside the Uganda parliament gate.

Meanwhile Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima was among hundreds of Heroes awarded medals by President Museveni during the National Heroes day celebrations for her commendable efforts in the armed struggle that brought the current government to power.

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Prof. Ogenga Latigo

He says the National Heroes day celebration is just a waste of government’s time and resources because the NRM government doesn’t respect what it fought for.

Latigo who is also the FDC Northern Uganda Vice president and MP for Agago County says the NRM government continues to swindle elections to win elective political positions when electoral multi-practices is one of the reasons that took the NRA to the bush.

Today (9^th June, 2010) Uganda celebrated the National Heroes day. National celebrations were held in Luweero district and president Museveni was the chief guest.

Over 100 people were awarded the Nalubaale medals for their contribution to the bush war struggle including the wife of the FDC president, Hon. Winnie Byanyima.

Latigo says, the national remembrance day would enable Ugandans reflect on their violent past encompassing the UNLF struggles that toppled dictator Idi Amin and NRA bush war that toppled Obote so that a way forward for a better future can be forged.

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According to eye witnesses, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye was slapped by police officers during the fracas.

The demonstration which was organized by Uganda political parties of FDC, JEEMA, CP and UPC under their umbrella organization the Inter-party cooperation (IPC) planned to be held at Kampala Clock Tower has now been shifted to Katwe Market in the outskirts of Kampala City.

Dr. Besigye however, forcefully managed to address the crowds at Katwe market and told them that the IPC will continue to demand for electoral reforms to avoid vote rigging in the 2011 Uganda general elections.

The FDC chief also called for the disbandment of the current Uganda Electoral Commission leadership including their chairperson Eng. Badru Kiggundu because it’s not fit enough to conduct free and fair elections.

Meanwhile, the IPC spokesperson, Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda has told journalists that the demonstration is being shifted to Uganda Parliamentary gardens but, eye witnesses say the building is heavily surrounded by military personnel making it hard for demonstrators to gain access.

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