“Your Time Will Also Reach, The Very People Will Come For You” Ssemujju Nganda Tells Off Museveni, Demands Release Of Besigye & Lutale

Prominent Ugandan opposition leader Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has issued a strong appeal to President Yoweri Museveni’s government, calling for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajj Obeid Lutale, and several detained National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters.

Addressing journalists, Ssemujju voiced deep concern over the government’s continued crackdown on opposition figures, warning that such actions could have far-reaching and dangerous consequences for the nation. He cautioned that while the current wave of repression appears targeted at opposition leaders, the suppression of political dissent could soon extend to other groups, including those who currently feel unaffected.

Ssemujju criticized the government’s practice of arresting and detaining political opponents without trial, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and the rule of law. He warned Ugandans not to dismiss these injustices, emphasizing that ignoring the persecution of political opponents today could lead to a future where anyone who speaks out faces similar repression.

“The problem is that we might think this is only happening to Kizza Besigye, Hajj Obeid Lutale, and the detained NUP supporters. But the day will come when they will come for you,” Ssemujju warned, urging Ugandans to wake up to the reality of the growing political intolerance in the country.

He also referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling that prohibited the trial of civilians in military courts and called on the government to respect this decision. According to Ssemujju, disregarding such legal rulings sets a dangerous precedent that weakens Uganda’s justice system and erodes public trust in the law.

The opposition lawmaker further stressed the need for Ugandans to resist these injustices, cautioning that silence now could embolden the government to target other groups, including journalists, religious leaders, and even members of the ruling party who dare to disagree with the regime.

The continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners has drawn widespread condemnation both locally and internationally. Human rights organizations have strongly criticized the arrests, urging the government to uphold democratic principles and release all those detained for political reasons.

As pressure mounts on the government, Ssemujju’s message serves as a call to action, reminding Ugandans that the fight for justice and democracy requires collective resistance against oppression.