HON. MUKASA ALOYSIUS CONDEMNS EDDY MUTWE ABDUCTION: “I STAND FOR RUBAGA, FOR NUP, AND FOR JUSTICE
In a moving and fearless address to journalists in Rubaga South, Hon. Mukasa Aloysius has strongly condemned the abduction and continued detention of Eddy Mutwe, a private citizen and the longtime bodyguard of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine.
Hon. Mukasa, a committed Member of Parliament representing Rubaga South under the National Unity Platform (NUP), described the abduction as "a shameful act of state sponsored terror" and called on Ugandans to speak up against growing oppression and injustice.
“Eddy Mutwe is not a criminal. He is a dedicated young Ugandan who has served this struggle with honor and loyalty. His abduction is an insult to the values we stand for as NUP and as a country,” Mukasa told reporters.
Eddy Mutwe, whose real name is Edward Ssebuwufu, was reportedly abducted by plainclothes security agents earlier this week under unclear circumstances. His whereabouts remain unknown, heightening concern among opposition supporters and human rights defenders.
Hon. Mukasa, speaking in the heart of his constituency, emphasized that his words were not just political but deeply personal.
“As the elected voice of Rubaga South, I carry the pain of my people. We know the cost of silence. We know what it means when our sons go missing without trace. And we know the fear that creeps into every home. I speak today for Rubaga, for NUP, and for every Ugandan who deserves to live free from fear.”
The MP appealed directly to the top leadership of NUP, affirming his loyalty and his readiness to defend the movement’s values even in the face of danger.
“To our President Bobi Wine and the entire NUP family I stand with you. We cannot normalize kidnaps. We cannot normalize injustice. Let us remain united and unwavering, because this struggle is not just about power; it is about people.”
Mukasa also called upon the Uganda Police Force and security agencies to immediately disclose Mutwe’s whereabouts or produce him before a court of law.
“This regime must be reminded, abducting citizens in unmarked vehicles, hiding them in unknown places, and denying them due process is criminal. If Eddy Mutwe has a case to answer, let the courts decide not armed men in the shadows.”
As he concluded, Mukasa’s words were met with quiet emotion from residents and party supporters who had gathered around. His message, unwavering, defiant, and hopeful.
“To the people of Rubaga thank you for standing firm. You gave me a mandate to speak for the voiceless, and I will not betray it. And to Eddy Mutwe, wherever you are we are still fighting. You are not alone. Uganda will be free.”
The growing chorus of voices demanding Mutwe’s release signals a larger reckoning with state accountability in Uganda a battle Hon. Mukasa has vowed not to abandon.
