Well well well
About time they state something for this is a death on their hands.
1} Why is FDC issuing a statement on behalf of all opposition partys? Is
FDC working at banning the rest of parties and is it its agenda to shut them
down if in power?
2} I still needed to see a documented promise of FDC to work with the Police
and to give their un divided support to the investigations, for this
happened under their watch and much of the evidence required to solve this
murder is in FDC circles. So it is good they have for the first time
denounced violence but I would have needed a promise to work with the
authority to solve the murder let alone a promise of no such reaction in
their activities for to tell you the truth some of us are getting sick tired
of the daily FDC Kampala drama.
3} There are people that have been killed by the Police officers. I fail to
understand how those deaths justify the murder of this Police officer. The
logic seems to go either way, either FDC is stating that we do not have to
call this a big issue for even Police has murdered people so who cares if
one of them dies. And that is a very stupid argument, you see believe it or
not but John Bosco Ariongs life is of more value than all those that have
died under Police hand combined. And if you want to take an issue with that
statement, raise up your little head and very fast.
4} This raises the un employment of Ugandans and the redundancy they have on
Kampala streets, My God why would I show up anywhere in this city for Mayor
Ford has a function? I simply have no time for that crap but in Uganda every
one shows up and the punks use such a chance to mob up a Police officer.
EM
On the 49th
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
"With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy"
Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi
"Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko"
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Subject: {UAH} Fwd: A4C & Opposition Press Statement on the Death of a
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A4C & OPPOSITION PRESS STATEMENT
Ladies and Gentlemen,
AT Kampala, March 23, 2012 - We are issuing this statement on behalf of all
opposition leaders and activists in order to set the record straight about
the events of Wednesday 21st March 2011 and also to respond to deliberate
misinformation and outrageous allegations that have been leveled against us
following those events.
Wednesdays activity was not an A4C activity. It was an event held at the
behest of the Lord Mayor of Kampala City, Erias Lukwago who invited his
colleague the Mayor of Kawempe, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kampala
and FDC President Kizza Besigye to accompany him and advise him as he
inspected development activities and services in the city. The Lord Mayor
notified police in writing, which he did not have to do; and his letter was
acknowledged. The police was therefore fully aware of the activity that
took place on Wednesday and in fact they joined the touring party early on
and walked along until the time they decided to disrupt the Lord Mayors
legitimate activity.
The visit went on smoothly with the population expressing excitement and
jubilation upon seeing their leaders taking an active interest in their
welfare. The police joined the group of leaders almost at the beginning of
the visit and moved alongside them on Kafumbe Mukasa Road, Namirembe Road
and on to Ben Kiwanuka Road; without incident. The situation only changed
for the worse when the Lord Mayor was stopped from proceeding along Ben
Kiwanuka Road bringing his visit to a premature halt.
Once the Mayor and his entourage were stopped, the crowd around them grew
bigger but it was still a happy crowd until Police decided to disperse the
crowd by brutally beating innocent people with batons and spraying them with
teargas and pepper spray. Polices brutal actions were uncalled for and it
was their actions that led to unfortunate scenes of violence, which we
condemn strongly. This was another clear example where the police worked for
the political interests of the NRM dictatorship rather than the security
interests of the people of Kampala.
We have since been informed by the police that Asst. Inspector of Police
John Bosco Ariong died from injuries sustained during the fracas that was
started by the Police. We wish to extend our sincere condolences to his
family and friends. Were keenly aware that most police men are as
frustrated as the rest of the citizenry and also look forward to the day
when their living conditions can be improved. We are disappointed that
government has been quick to blame opposition leaders and activists for his
death even before investigating the matter.
We wish to reiterate our commitment to using non-violent means to bring
about political changes in our country. This commitment is ideological and
strategic because we firmly believe that use of violence will maintain the
vicious cycle of repression, injustice and instability. We want, for the
first time in Ugandas history; to transfer power from the guns to the
people of Uganda. It is this prospect that causes fear and panic to the
military dictatorship.
The public is aware that the government has for some time tried to
criminalize the increasingly popular protests and rallies by opposition
activists in a bid to silence all dissent and opposition to governments
unpopular policies and corrupt practices. Last October, the Inspector
General of Police made public statements attempting to link Activists for
Change to Taliban terrorists and Al qaeda. These wild allegations failed to
gain traction even with A4Cs strongest critics and in a bid to salvage
their mission of criminalizing the opposition; the Police slapped charges of
treason on several A4C organizers and activists. As opposition activities
have grown in popularity, security forces have become more desperate and
reckless in their shenanigans to incriminate activists so much so that some
quarters have suggested that Mr. Ariong may have been sacrificed to further
their evil plans.
We therefore call on the authorities to ensure a quick and thorough
investigation into the death of John Bosco Ariong in order to find answers
to the questions raised by the manner in which he died. Specifically, a
postmortem must be carried out to establish the cause of death and the
object used to cause death. Reports indicate that nine suspects have been
charged with the murder yet it is inconceivable that nine people in a crowd
threw one object that caused the death.
We do not recall the government reacting with such conviction against
violence when unarmed civilians were killed by those supposed to protect
them. As we mourn the death of John Bosco Ariong, we wish to remember all
unarmed civilians including baby Juliana Gift Nalwanga (Masaka), Dan Musa
Wasaga (Gulu), Adoni Mugisu, Charles Odur, Semuga Kanabi (Nakivubo), Sam
Mufumbiro ( Owino), Frank Kizito (Masajja), Wilber Mugalazi (Bweyogerere),
Augustine Guwatudde (Namasuba), James Mukibi and others who have died at
the hands of reckless armed security officers during legitimate public
protests in recent times.
The death of Mr. Ariong has given the government a new platform to intensify
repression against opposition activists and regrettably, Mr. Museveni is
calling for the speedy passing of an unconstitutional law to deny bail to
protestors as a deterrent for protests against his government. His
characteristic response to crush protestors is a threat that we shall ignore
as we go about our duties as opposition leaders and activists. These deaths
should act as motivation to strengthen our commitment to the Bill of Rights
and not to further curtail our civil rights and liberties. As opposition
leaders and activists we shall not be intimidated by threats of violence and
incarceration and we shall continue to engage the public and to execute our
legitimate roles.
Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi, (MP)Leader of Opposition
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, (MP) Coordinator Activist for Change
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