Ugandan police arrest CNN Na did not immediately respond to a call, but in a statement posted on its official website on Wednesday, the inspector general pointed to tightening the implementation of COVID-19 around the events of the operation.
“Despite widespread warnings about the health risks of candidates, their agents and unauthorized rallies and processions, we continue to ignore acts of defamation and the EC outright. [Electoral Commission] Guide. Therefore, those who disregard these guidelines of their Election Commission with the aim of disrupting the election process will definitely suffer the consequences, ”the statement said.
Officials say restrictions are needed to stop the spread of Kovid-19, with opposition members saying they are an excuse to stop campaigning ahead of next January’s election and intimidate opposition supporters.
News of Wine’s arrest prompted protesters to take to the streets of Kampala, clashing with police and troops, who responded with tear gas.
Other presidential candidates, Mugisha Mantu, Announcing that it would suspend its campaign until the wine was released.
He entered politics as an independent in 2017 and has been a thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, condemning his policies and singing songs against his government.
Wine is now challenging Museveni’s three-decade grip on power. He was earlier arrested in early November after filing his candidature with the Election Body.
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