Self proclaimed Kenyan General and Leader of National Resistance Movement (NRM) Dr. Miguna Miguna has extended his sympathies to re-known entertainer turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine who is reported to have sustained serious injuries at the hands of security operatives in a military detention in his own country.
In a move that seems so similar to that of Miguna’s situation from last November, where he was first deported from the country to Canada where he is said to be a citizen after he attempted to swear in the leader of opposition Raila Odinga as the people’s president.
The youthful Ugandan politician Bobi Wine has been in custody at different military camps in his homeland for close to a week.
Worse, the politician was detained incommunicado for half of that period.
On Thursday, Bobi Wine was charged at a military court with being in possession of illegal firearms.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has also accused Bobi Wine of stoning his official vehicle during the chaotic campaign period in Arua Municipality early this week.
This is what has seemingly prompted Miguna who is in exile in Canada to send a ‘solidarity’ message through opposition leader Kiiza Besigye.
Kenyan “general” Miguna has however tweeted saying,
Mr. @kizzabesigye1, greetings from forced exile. The NRMKe and I stand in solidarity with all the Ugandan freedom fighters like @HEBobiwine, Francis Zaake and others facing torture and murder by Tyrant Museveni. Let’s remove the tyrants from power. Avoid pressures. Viva! https://t.co/G56ct1quPT
— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) August 17, 2018
His message comes days after the government of the United States and United Kingdom also called for restraint and a fair trial for Bobi Wine and all persons arrested in the election skirmishes, while demanding access to medical treatment to the detainees.
The US mission in Uganda went ahead tweeting,
We are deeply concerned by recent events in Arua, Kampala, and Gulu, and disturbed by reports of brutal treatment of Members of Parliament, journalists, and others at the hands of security forces.
— U.S. Mission Uganda (@usmissionuganda) August 17, 2018
All of those detained have the right to humane treatment, due process, access to lawyers and to their families, and a prompt, fair, and transparent trial. Those who need medical attention should be granted immediate access to a doctor of their choice.
— U.S. Mission Uganda (@usmissionuganda) August 17, 2018
We urge the Government to show the world that Uganda respects its constitution and the human rights of all of its citizens.
— U.S. Mission Uganda (@usmissionuganda) August 17, 2018