The RPC for Kiira Region, SSP Charles Nsaba, while addressing security personnel on Wednesday, November 26 at the regional police headquarters, asserted that no processions are allowed during political campaigns.
He added that violations of the electoral and security guidelines will lead to arrest and prosecution of culprits.
Political candidates, supporters, and all stakeholders must contribute to peaceful, safe, and orderly electoral processes by promoting mutual respect for one another and following EC and security guidelines.
According to police, processions are not allowed because they amplify risks of clashes, tensions, and violence, disrupt normal traffic flow in the central business district (CBD) and roads, and lead to disturbances of public safety and security.
Ahead of Robert Kyagulanyi’s presidential campaign in Jinja City on November, 28, the public was cautioned against engaging in processions, especially boda boda riders, pedestrians, and motorized organized marches.
Those intending to attend candidate Kyagulanyi’s rallies must gather at gazetted venues in Masese, Mpumudde, and Wakitaka respectively without getting involved in processions. Joint security deployments will ensure EC and security guidelines are followed to the dot.
Police say there will be no processions in the CBD, along the Trans Africa Highway stretching from the New Source of the Nile Bridge up to Busia border, Jinja–Kamuli road, or any other place that undermines public peace.
Traffic police officers will be deployed to regulate the same along designated routes and venues ahead of the November 28 campaign trail and subsequent campaign programs.
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