OPPOSITION LEADER CLAIMS ESCAPE FROM SECURITY RAID, REJECTS ELECTION RESULTS
KAMPALA – A prominent Ugandan opposition figure has issued a statement claiming he escaped a night-time raid by security forces on his home in Magere, while his family remains under house arrest. The allegations come amid a nationwide internet shutdown and deepening political crisis following last week’s presidential election.
In a detailed account accompanied by time-stamped photographs, the leader described a chaotic scene where military and police personnel allegedly cut power and disabled CCTV cameras before entering the compound, with helicopters hovering overhead.
“I want to confirm that I managed to escape from them,” the statement reads. “Currently, I am not at home, although my wife and other family members remain under house arrest.”
He attributed public speculation about his abduction to the raid and the subsequent isolation of his home, which prevented neighbours from verifying his family’s status.
The statement forcefully rejects the ongoing official declaration of election results by the Electoral Commission chairperson, Simon Byabakama, labelling them as “fake” and backed by “ballot stuffing” and a “military take-over of the election.” It accuses the government of “broad daylight thuggery” and condemns the reported killing of citizens attempting to peacefully protest.
“The people of Uganda have the right to protest in defence of their sovereign right to determine a government of their choice – not the kind of criminality we’re witnessing,” it continues.
The opposition leader further alleged a coordinated effort to steal parliamentary seats, stating that National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates are being targeted “even when they have 100% evidence that they won.”
The statement concludes with a message of defiance: “The PEOPLE OF UGANDA WILL ULTIMATELY WIN.”
Authorities have not yet commented on the specific allegations of the raid. The government has previously stated that security operations are conducted lawfully to maintain public order.
The situation remains fluid, with independent verification severely hampered by the ongoing internet blackout and restrictions on movement.
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